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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.54, 1,207.92 and 480.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.54, 1,207.92 and 480.82 is: 721.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.54 : 1,207.92 = 480.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.54/1,207.92 = 480.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.54x = 1,207.92 × 480.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.54x = 580,792.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,792.09/805.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.00

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