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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.76, 1,211.52 and 320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.76, 1,211.52 and 320.84 is: 481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.76 : 1,211.52 = 320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.76/1,211.52 = 320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.76x = 1,211.52 × 320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.76x = 388,704.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,704.08/807.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.21

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