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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.98, 1,210.14 and 482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.98, 1,210.14 and 482.96 is: 723.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.98 : 1,210.14 = 482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.98/1,210.14 = 482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.98x = 1,210.14 × 482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.98x = 584,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,452.24/807.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.35

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