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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.55, 1,210.32 and 461.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.55, 1,210.32 and 461.17 is: 691.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.55 : 1,210.32 = 461.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.55/1,210.32 = 461.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.55x = 1,210.32 × 461.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.55x = 558,163.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,163.27/807.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.18

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