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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.26, 1,209.52 and 442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.26, 1,209.52 and 442.32 is: 662.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.26 : 1,209.52 = 442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.26/1,209.52 = 442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.26x = 1,209.52 × 442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.26x = 534,994.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,994.89/807.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.73

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