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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.98, 1,213.40 and 484.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.98, 1,213.40 and 484.10 is: 726.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.98 : 1,213.40 = 484.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.98/1,213.40 = 484.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.98x = 1,213.40 × 484.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.98x = 587,406.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,406.94/808.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.11

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