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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.62, 1,213.29 and 711.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.62, 1,213.29 and 711.88 is: 1,066.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.62 : 1,213.29 = 711.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.62/1,213.29 = 711.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.62x = 1,213.29 × 711.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.62x = 863,716.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,716.89/809.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.82

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