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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.10, 1,209.09 and 481.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.10, 1,209.09 and 481.22 is: 721.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.10 : 1,209.09 = 481.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.10/1,209.09 = 481.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.10x = 1,209.09 × 481.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.10x = 581,838.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,838.58/806.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.80

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