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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.92, 1,207.05 and 480.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.92, 1,207.05 and 480.60 is: 719.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.92 : 1,207.05 = 480.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.92/1,207.05 = 480.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.92x = 1,207.05 × 480.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.92x = 580,108.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,108.23/805.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.81

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