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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.04, 1,204.84 and 597.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.04, 1,204.84 and 597.65 is: 895.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.04 : 1,204.84 = 597.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.04/1,204.84 = 597.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.04x = 1,204.84 × 597.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.04x = 720,072.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,072.63/804.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.57

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