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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.29, 1,214.97 and 674.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.29, 1,214.97 and 674.02 is: 1,011.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.29 : 1,214.97 = 674.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.29/1,214.97 = 674.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.29x = 1,214.97 × 674.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.29x = 818,914.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,914.08/809.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.89

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