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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.68, 1,211.16 and 483.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.68, 1,211.16 and 483.36 is: 723.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.68 : 1,211.16 = 483.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.68/1,211.16 = 483.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.68x = 1,211.16 × 483.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.68x = 585,426.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,426.30/808.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.93

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