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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.91, 1,211.67 and 484.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.91, 1,211.67 and 484.10 is: 725.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.91 : 1,211.67 = 484.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.91/1,211.67 = 484.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.91x = 1,211.67 × 484.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.91x = 586,563.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,563.39/808.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.13

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