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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.50, 1,114.35 and 439.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.50, 1,114.35 and 439.50 is: 606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.50 : 1,114.35 = 439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.50/1,114.35 = 439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.50x = 1,114.35 × 439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.50x = 489,756.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,756.83/807.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.51

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