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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.90, 1,216.07 and 647.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.90, 1,216.07 and 647.10 is: 971.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.90 : 1,216.07 = 647.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.90/1,216.07 = 647.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.90x = 1,216.07 × 647.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.90x = 786,918.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,918.90/809.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.62

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