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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.59, 1,206.87 and 481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.59, 1,206.87 and 481.40 is: 722.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.59 : 1,206.87 = 481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.59/1,206.87 = 481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.59x = 1,206.87 × 481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.59x = 580,987.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,987.22/804.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.09

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