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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.13, 1,206.19 and 371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.13, 1,206.19 and 371.59 is: 557.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.13 : 1,206.19 = 371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.13/1,206.19 = 371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.13x = 1,206.19 × 371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.13x = 448,205.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,205.59/804.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.38

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