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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.69, 1,211.51 and 500.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.69, 1,211.51 and 500.07 is: 750.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.69 : 1,211.51 = 500.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.69/1,211.51 = 500.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.69x = 1,211.51 × 500.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.69x = 605,837.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,837.31/807.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.09

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