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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.23, 1,211.16 and 481.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.23, 1,211.16 and 481.81 is: 723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.23 : 1,211.16 = 481.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.23/1,211.16 = 481.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.23x = 1,211.16 × 481.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.23x = 583,549.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,549.00/806.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.80

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