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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.90, 1,213.80 and 364.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.90, 1,213.80 and 364.84 is: 546.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.90 : 1,213.80 = 364.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.90/1,213.80 = 364.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.90x = 1,213.80 × 364.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.90x = 442,842.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,842.79/809.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.79

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