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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.26, 1,213.65 and 679.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.26, 1,213.65 and 679.30 is: 1,018.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.26 : 1,213.65 = 679.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.26/1,213.65 = 679.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.26x = 1,213.65 × 679.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.26x = 824,432.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,432.45/809.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.75

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