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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.40, 1,211.73 and 418.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.40, 1,211.73 and 418.06 is: 627.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.40 : 1,211.73 = 418.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.40/1,211.73 = 418.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.40x = 1,211.73 × 418.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.40x = 506,575.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,575.84/807.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.42

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