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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.11, 1,209.58 and 417.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.11, 1,209.58 and 417.09 is: 625.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.11 : 1,209.58 = 417.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.11/1,209.58 = 417.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.11x = 1,209.58 × 417.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.11x = 504,501.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,501.64/807.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.07

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