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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.87, 1,209.89 and 477.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.87, 1,209.89 and 477.42 is: 716.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.87 : 1,209.89 = 477.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.87/1,209.89 = 477.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.87x = 1,209.89 × 477.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.87x = 577,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,625.68/805.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.77

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