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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.11, 1,211.85 and 499.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.11, 1,211.85 and 499.50 is: 749.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.11 : 1,211.85 = 499.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.11/1,211.85 = 499.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.11x = 1,211.85 × 499.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.11x = 605,319.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,319.08/808.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.06

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