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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.19, 1,206.69 and 609.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.19, 1,206.69 and 609.12 is: 913.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.19 : 1,206.69 = 609.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.19/1,206.69 = 609.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.19x = 1,206.69 × 609.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.19x = 735,019.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,019.01/804.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.99

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