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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.03, 1,206.66 and 557.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.03, 1,206.66 and 557.10 is: 836.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.03 : 1,206.66 = 557.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.03/1,206.66 = 557.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.03x = 1,206.66 × 557.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.03x = 672,221.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,221.47/804.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.07

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