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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.62, 1,212.90 and 680.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.62, 1,212.90 and 680.48 is: 1,019.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.62 : 1,212.90 = 680.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.62/1,212.90 = 680.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.62x = 1,212.90 × 680.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.62x = 825,354.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,354.19/809.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.43

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