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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804, 1,204.86 and 530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804, 1,204.86 and 530.28 is: 794.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804 : 1,204.86 = 530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804/1,204.86 = 530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804x = 1,204.86 × 530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804x = 638,913.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,913.16/804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.67

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