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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.09, 1,207.14 and 621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.09, 1,207.14 and 621.60 is: 933.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.09 : 1,207.14 = 621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.09/1,207.14 = 621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.09x = 1,207.14 × 621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.09x = 750,358.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,358.22/804.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.18

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