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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.06, 1,200.62 and 758.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.06, 1,200.62 and 758.43 is: 1,132.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.06 : 1,200.62 = 758.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.06/1,200.62 = 758.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.06x = 1,200.62 × 758.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.06x = 910,588.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,588.12/804.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.49

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