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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.12, 1,211.49 and 563.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.12, 1,211.49 and 563.72 is: 846.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.12 : 1,211.49 = 563.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.12/1,211.49 = 563.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.12x = 1,211.49 × 563.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.12x = 682,935.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,935.09/807.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.14

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