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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.52, 1,211.28 and 423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.52, 1,211.28 and 423.04 is: 634.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.52 : 1,211.28 = 423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.52/1,211.28 = 423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.52x = 1,211.28 × 423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.52x = 512,419.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,419.89/807.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.56

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