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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.14, 1,207.99 and 481.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.14, 1,207.99 and 481.15 is: 721.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.14 : 1,207.99 = 481.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.14/1,207.99 = 481.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.14x = 1,207.99 × 481.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.14x = 581,224.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,224.39/806.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.00

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