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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.08, 1,207.74 and 689.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.08, 1,207.74 and 689.46 is: 1,035.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.08 : 1,207.74 = 689.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.08/1,207.74 = 689.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.08x = 1,207.74 × 689.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.08x = 832,688.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,688.42/804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.58

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