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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.52, 1,210.14 and 518.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.52, 1,210.14 and 518.44 is: 776.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.52 : 1,210.14 = 518.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.52/1,210.14 = 518.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.52x = 1,210.14 × 518.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.52x = 627,384.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,384.98/807.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.93

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