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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.76, 1,209.84 and 483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.76, 1,209.84 and 483.52 is: 724.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.76 : 1,209.84 = 483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.76/1,209.84 = 483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.76x = 1,209.84 × 483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.76x = 584,981.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,981.84/807.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.20

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