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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.67, 1,209.33 and 481.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.67, 1,209.33 and 481.41 is: 721.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.67 : 1,209.33 = 481.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.67/1,209.33 = 481.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.67x = 1,209.33 × 481.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.67x = 582,183.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,183.56/806.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.71

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