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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.87, 1,115.40 and 699.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.87, 1,115.40 and 699.30 is: 963.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.87 : 1,115.40 = 699.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.87/1,115.40 = 699.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.87x = 1,115.40 × 699.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.87x = 779,999.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,999.22/809.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.12

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