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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.46, 1,209.75 and 482.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.46, 1,209.75 and 482.20 is: 722.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.46 : 1,209.75 = 482.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.46/1,209.75 = 482.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.46x = 1,209.75 × 482.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.46x = 583,341.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,341.45/807.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.44

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