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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.82, 1,211.19 and 483.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.82, 1,211.19 and 483.01 is: 724.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.82 : 1,211.19 = 483.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.82/1,211.19 = 483.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.82x = 1,211.19 × 483.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.82x = 585,016.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,016.88/807.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.19

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