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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.57, 1,215.38 and 674.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.57, 1,215.38 and 674.27 is: 1,012.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.57 : 1,215.38 = 674.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.57/1,215.38 = 674.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.57x = 1,215.38 × 674.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.57x = 819,490.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,490.90/809.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.25

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