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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.14, 1,205.13 and 364.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.14, 1,205.13 and 364.85 is: 546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.14 : 1,205.13 = 364.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.14/1,205.13 = 364.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.14x = 1,205.13 × 364.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.14x = 439,689.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,689.49/804.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.78

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