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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.76, 1,209.60 and 497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.76, 1,209.60 and 497.88 is: 746.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.76 : 1,209.60 = 497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.76/1,209.60 = 497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.76x = 1,209.60 × 497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.76x = 602,235.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,235.65/806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.49

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