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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.92, 1,211.53 and 483.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.92, 1,211.53 and 483.62 is: 724.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.92 : 1,211.53 = 483.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.92/1,211.53 = 483.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.92x = 1,211.53 × 483.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.92x = 585,920.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,920.14/808.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.32

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