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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.11, 1,206.61 and 496.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.11, 1,206.61 and 496.71 is: 745.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.11 : 1,206.61 = 496.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.11/1,206.61 = 496.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.11x = 1,206.61 × 496.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.11x = 599,335.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,335.25/804.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.34

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