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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.52, 1,211.30 and 441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.52, 1,211.30 and 441.40 is: 662.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.52 : 1,211.30 = 441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.52/1,211.30 = 441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.52x = 1,211.30 × 441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.52x = 534,667.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,667.82/807.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.11

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