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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.04, 1,202.41 and 618.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.04, 1,202.41 and 618.91 is: 925.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.04 : 1,202.41 = 618.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.04/1,202.41 = 618.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.04x = 1,202.41 × 618.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.04x = 744,181.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,181.34/804.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.56

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