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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.26, 1,210.82 and 499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.26, 1,210.82 and 499.14 is: 748.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.26 : 1,210.82 = 499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.26/1,210.82 = 499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.26x = 1,210.82 × 499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.26x = 604,366.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,366.20/807.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.67

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