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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.50, 1,212.48 and 499.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.50, 1,212.48 and 499.89 is: 749.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.50 : 1,212.48 = 499.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.50/1,212.48 = 499.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.50x = 1,212.48 × 499.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.50x = 606,106.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,106.63/808.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.67

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