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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.48, 1,211.94 and 499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.48, 1,211.94 and 499.92 is: 750.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.48 : 1,211.94 = 499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.48/1,211.94 = 499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.48x = 1,211.94 × 499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.48x = 605,873.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,873.04/807.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.33

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