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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.18, 1,211.07 and 499.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.18, 1,211.07 and 499.25 is: 749.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.18 : 1,211.07 = 499.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.18/1,211.07 = 499.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.18x = 1,211.07 × 499.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.18x = 604,620.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,620.64/807.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.05

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