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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.45, 1,211.04 and 495.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.45, 1,211.04 and 495.91 is: 744.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.45 : 1,211.04 = 495.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.45/1,211.04 = 495.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.45x = 1,211.04 × 495.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.45x = 600,566.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,566.85/806.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.70

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