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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.29, 1,212.11 and 566.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.29, 1,212.11 and 566.90 is: 849.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.29 : 1,212.11 = 566.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.29/1,212.11 = 566.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.29x = 1,212.11 × 566.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.29x = 687,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,146.12/809.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.07

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