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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.25, 1,209.84 and 480.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.25, 1,209.84 and 480.94 is: 721.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.25 : 1,209.84 = 480.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.25/1,209.84 = 480.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.25x = 1,209.84 × 480.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.25x = 581,855.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,855.62/806.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.68

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