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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.76, 1,208.16 and 481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.76, 1,208.16 and 481.12 is: 720.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.76 : 1,208.16 = 481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.76/1,208.16 = 481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.76x = 1,208.16 × 481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.76x = 581,269.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,269.94/806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.50

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