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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.69, 1,116.93 and 612.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.69, 1,116.93 and 612.86 is: 845.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.69 : 1,116.93 = 612.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.69/1,116.93 = 612.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.69x = 1,116.93 × 612.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.69x = 684,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,516.14/809.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.41

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