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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.92, 1,212.36 and 321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.92, 1,212.36 and 321.20 is: 481.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.92 : 1,212.36 = 321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.92/1,212.36 = 321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.92x = 1,212.36 × 321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.92x = 389,410.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,410.03/807.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.99

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