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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.84, 1,209.60 and 440.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.84, 1,209.60 and 440.91 is: 660.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.84 : 1,209.60 = 440.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.84/1,209.60 = 440.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.84x = 1,209.60 × 440.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.84x = 533,324.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,324.74/807.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.19

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