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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.67, 1,208.16 and 481.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.67, 1,208.16 and 481.37 is: 720.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.67 : 1,208.16 = 481.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.67/1,208.16 = 481.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.67x = 1,208.16 × 481.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.67x = 581,565.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,565.94/806.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.95

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