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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804, 1,206.00 and 642.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804, 1,206.00 and 642.71 is: 964.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804 : 1,206.00 = 642.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804/1,206.00 = 642.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804x = 1,206.00 × 642.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804x = 775,099.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,099.02/804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.05

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