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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.17, 1,208.46 and 632.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.17, 1,208.46 and 632.21 is: 946.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.17 : 1,208.46 = 632.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.17/1,208.46 = 632.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.17x = 1,208.46 × 632.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.17x = 764,000.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,000.50/807.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.52

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