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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.56, 1,115.70 and 622.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.56, 1,115.70 and 622.12 is: 857.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.56 : 1,115.70 = 622.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.56/1,115.70 = 622.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.56x = 1,115.70 × 622.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.56x = 694,099.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,099.28/809.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.38

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