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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.34, 1,212.18 and 566.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.34, 1,212.18 and 566.95 is: 849.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.34 : 1,212.18 = 566.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.34/1,212.18 = 566.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.34x = 1,212.18 × 566.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.34x = 687,241.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,241.21/809.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.14

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