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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.03, 1,209.60 and 498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.03, 1,209.60 and 498.96 is: 747.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.03 : 1,209.60 = 498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.03/1,209.60 = 498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.03x = 1,209.60 × 498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.03x = 603,542.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,542.02/807.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.86

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