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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.16, 1,210.68 and 499.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.16, 1,210.68 and 499.60 is: 749.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.16 : 1,210.68 = 499.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.16/1,210.68 = 499.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.16x = 1,210.68 × 499.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.16x = 604,855.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,855.73/807.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.36

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