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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.37, 1,213.78 and 419.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.37, 1,213.78 and 419.32 is: 628.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.37 : 1,213.78 = 419.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.37/1,213.78 = 419.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.37x = 1,213.78 × 419.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.37x = 508,962.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,962.23/809.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.84

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