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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.59, 1,214.75 and 424.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.59, 1,214.75 and 424.75 is: 637.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.59 : 1,214.75 = 424.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.59/1,214.75 = 424.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.59x = 1,214.75 × 424.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.59x = 515,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,962.94/809.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.31

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