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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.39, 1,211.22 and 320.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.39, 1,211.22 and 320.85 is: 481.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.39 : 1,211.22 = 320.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.39/1,211.22 = 320.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.39x = 1,211.22 × 320.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.39x = 388,619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,619.94/807.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.33

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