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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.03, 1,208.86 and 482.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.03, 1,208.86 and 482.22 is: 722.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.03 : 1,208.86 = 482.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.03/1,208.86 = 482.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.03x = 1,208.86 × 482.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.03x = 582,935.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,935.26/807.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.32

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