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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.84, 1,210.60 and 482.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.84, 1,210.60 and 482.20 is: 723.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.84 : 1,210.60 = 482.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.84/1,210.60 = 482.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.84x = 1,210.60 × 482.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.84x = 583,752.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,752.99/806.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.51

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