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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.05, 1,212.36 and 499.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.05, 1,212.36 and 499.55 is: 749.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.05 : 1,212.36 = 499.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.05/1,212.36 = 499.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.05x = 1,212.36 × 499.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.05x = 605,628.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,628.38/808.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.49

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