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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.52, 1,211.58 and 646.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.52, 1,211.58 and 646.44 is: 967.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.52 : 1,211.58 = 646.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.52/1,211.58 = 646.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.52x = 1,211.58 × 646.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.52x = 783,213.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,213.78/809.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.50

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