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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.64, 1,208.82 and 436.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.64, 1,208.82 and 436.89 is: 653.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.64 : 1,208.82 = 436.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.64/1,208.82 = 436.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.64x = 1,208.82 × 436.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.64x = 528,127.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,127.54/807.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.92

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