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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.87, 1,210.83 and 418.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.87, 1,210.83 and 418.07 is: 626.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.87 : 1,210.83 = 418.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.87/1,210.83 = 418.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.87x = 1,210.83 × 418.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.87x = 506,205.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,205.64/807.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.59

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