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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.14, 1,209.49 and 482.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.14, 1,209.49 and 482.15 is: 722.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.14 : 1,209.49 = 482.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.14/1,209.49 = 482.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.14x = 1,209.49 × 482.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.14x = 583,155.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,155.60/807.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.50

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