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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.95, 1,212.77 and 461.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.95, 1,212.77 and 461.94 is: 693.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.95 : 1,212.77 = 461.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.95/1,212.77 = 461.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.95x = 1,212.77 × 461.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.95x = 560,224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,224.66/807.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.39

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