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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.02, 1,205.90 and 510.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.02, 1,205.90 and 510.64 is: 765.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.02 : 1,205.90 = 510.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.02/1,205.90 = 510.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.02x = 1,205.90 × 510.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.02x = 615,780.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,780.78/804.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.88

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