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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.76, 1,209.54 and 442.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.76, 1,209.54 and 442.64 is: 662.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.76 : 1,209.54 = 442.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.76/1,209.54 = 442.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.76x = 1,209.54 × 442.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.76x = 535,390.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,390.79/807.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.81

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