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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.72, 1,210.20 and 482.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.72, 1,210.20 and 482.40 is: 722.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.72 : 1,210.20 = 482.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.72/1,210.20 = 482.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.72x = 1,210.20 × 482.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.72x = 583,800.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,800.48/807.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.78

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