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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.87, 1,213.61 and 484.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.87, 1,213.61 and 484.47 is: 726.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.87 : 1,213.61 = 484.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.87/1,213.61 = 484.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.87x = 1,213.61 × 484.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.87x = 587,957.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,957.64/808.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.89

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