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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.38, 1,209.74 and 481.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.38, 1,209.74 and 481.95 is: 721.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.38 : 1,209.74 = 481.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.38/1,209.74 = 481.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.38x = 1,209.74 × 481.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.38x = 583,031.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,031.78/808.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.23

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