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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.86, 1,211.69 and 482.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.86, 1,211.69 and 482.45 is: 723.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.86 : 1,211.69 = 482.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.86/1,211.69 = 482.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.86x = 1,211.69 × 482.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.86x = 584,571.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,571.37/807.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.61

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