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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.27, 1,214.54 and 564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.27, 1,214.54 and 564.20 is: 846.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.27 : 1,214.54 = 564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.27/1,214.54 = 564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.27x = 1,214.54 × 564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.27x = 685,240.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,240.65/809.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.74

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