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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.55, 1,212.83 and 499.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.55, 1,212.83 and 499.40 is: 749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.55 : 1,212.83 = 499.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.55/1,212.83 = 499.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.55x = 1,212.83 × 499.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.55x = 605,684.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,684.81/808.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.10

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