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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.65, 1,116.89 and 612.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.65, 1,116.89 and 612.82 is: 845.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.65 : 1,116.89 = 612.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.65/1,116.89 = 612.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.65x = 1,116.89 × 612.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.65x = 684,452.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,452.53/809.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.37

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