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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.84, 1,213.58 and 483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.84, 1,213.58 and 483.44 is: 726.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.84 : 1,213.58 = 483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.84/1,213.58 = 483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.84x = 1,213.58 × 483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.84x = 586,688.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,688.26/807.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.24

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