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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.44, 1,209.29 and 482.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.44, 1,209.29 and 482.09 is: 722.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.44 : 1,209.29 = 482.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.44/1,209.29 = 482.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.44x = 1,209.29 × 482.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.44x = 582,978.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,978.16/807.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.01

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