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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.06, 1,209 and 480.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.06, 1,209 and 480.72 is: 721.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.06 : 1,209 = 480.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.06/1,209 = 480.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.06x = 1,209 × 480.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.06x = 581,190.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,190.48/806.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.03

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