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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.22, 1,212.04 and 460.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.22, 1,212.04 and 460.94 is: 692.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.22 : 1,212.04 = 460.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.22/1,212.04 = 460.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.22x = 1,212.04 × 460.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.22x = 558,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,677.72/807.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.11

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