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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.73, 1,211.27 and 483.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.73, 1,211.27 and 483.41 is: 724.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.73 : 1,211.27 = 483.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.73/1,211.27 = 483.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.73x = 1,211.27 × 483.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.73x = 585,540.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,540.64/808.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.03

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