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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.36, 1,212.28 and 484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.36, 1,212.28 and 484.16 is: 726.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.36 : 1,212.28 = 484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.36/1,212.28 = 484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.36x = 1,212.28 × 484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.36x = 586,937.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,937.48/807.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.98

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