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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.14, 1,208.58 and 498.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.14, 1,208.58 and 498.22 is: 746.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.14 : 1,208.58 = 498.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.14/1,208.58 = 498.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.14x = 1,208.58 × 498.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.14x = 602,138.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,138.73/807.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.02

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