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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.44, 1,212 and 672.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.44, 1,212 and 672.01 is: 1,006.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.44 : 1,212 = 672.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.44/1,212 = 672.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.44x = 1,212 × 672.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.44x = 814,476.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,476.12/809.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.22

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