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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.92, 1,212.99 and 418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.92, 1,212.99 and 418.24 is: 627.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.92 : 1,212.99 = 418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.92/1,212.99 = 418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.92x = 1,212.99 × 418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.92x = 507,320.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,320.94/807.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.93

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