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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.74, 1,210.59 and 442.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.74, 1,210.59 and 442.79 is: 663.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.74 : 1,210.59 = 442.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.74/1,210.59 = 442.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.74x = 1,210.59 × 442.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.74x = 536,035.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,035.63/807.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.63

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