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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.52, 1,212.19 and 320.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.52, 1,212.19 and 320.91 is: 481.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.52 : 1,212.19 = 320.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.52/1,212.19 = 320.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.52x = 1,212.19 × 320.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.52x = 389,006.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,006.27/807.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.73

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