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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.23, 1,212.66 and 482.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.23, 1,212.66 and 482.81 is: 725.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.23 : 1,212.66 = 482.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.23/1,212.66 = 482.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.23x = 1,212.66 × 482.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.23x = 585,484.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,484.37/807.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.30

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