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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.28, 1,211.40 and 422.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.28, 1,211.40 and 422.56 is: 634.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.28 : 1,211.40 = 422.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.28/1,211.40 = 422.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.28x = 1,211.40 × 422.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.28x = 511,889.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,889.18/807.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.09

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