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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.88, 1,207.26 and 482.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.88, 1,207.26 and 482.29 is: 723.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.88 : 1,207.26 = 482.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.88/1,207.26 = 482.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.88x = 1,207.26 × 482.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.88x = 582,249.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,249.43/804.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.40

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