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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.53, 1,212.49 and 704.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.53, 1,212.49 and 704.06 is: 1,054.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.53 : 1,212.49 = 704.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.53/1,212.49 = 704.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.53x = 1,212.49 × 704.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.53x = 853,662.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,662.19/809.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.52

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