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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.23, 1,211.86 and 635.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.23, 1,211.86 and 635.47 is: 951.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.23 : 1,211.86 = 635.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.23/1,211.86 = 635.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.23x = 1,211.86 × 635.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.23x = 770,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,100.94/809.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.64

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