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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.44, 1,212.48 and 499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.44, 1,212.48 and 499.88 is: 750.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.44 : 1,212.48 = 499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.44/1,212.48 = 499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.44x = 1,212.48 × 499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.44x = 606,094.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,094.50/807.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.64

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