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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.38, 1,212.80 and 647.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.38, 1,212.80 and 647.02 is: 969.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.38 : 1,212.80 = 647.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.38/1,212.80 = 647.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.38x = 1,212.80 × 647.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.38x = 784,705.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,705.86/809.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.51

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