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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.12, 1,209.12 and 442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.12, 1,209.12 and 442.08 is: 662.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.12 : 1,209.12 = 442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.12/1,209.12 = 442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.12x = 1,209.12 × 442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.12x = 534,527.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,527.77/807.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.27

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