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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.19, 1,204.60 and 647.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.19, 1,204.60 and 647.16 is: 969.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.19 : 1,204.60 = 647.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.19/1,204.60 = 647.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.19x = 1,204.60 × 647.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.19x = 779,568.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,568.94/804.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.38

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