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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.18, 1,204.47 and 765.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.18, 1,204.47 and 765.93 is: 1,147.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.18 : 1,204.47 = 765.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.18/1,204.47 = 765.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.18x = 1,204.47 × 765.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.18x = 922,539.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,539.71/804.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.18

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