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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.18, 1,204.22 and 529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.18, 1,204.22 and 529.44 is: 792.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.18 : 1,204.22 = 529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.18/1,204.22 = 529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.18x = 1,204.22 × 529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.18x = 637,556.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,556.07/804.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.80

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