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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.17, 1,204.19 and 712.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.17, 1,204.19 and 712.58 is: 1,067.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.17 : 1,204.19 = 712.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.17/1,204.19 = 712.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.17x = 1,204.19 × 712.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.17x = 858,072.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,072.13/804.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.03

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