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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.20, 1,206.30 and 696.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.20, 1,206.30 and 696.20 is: 1,044.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.20 : 1,206.30 = 696.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.20/1,206.30 = 696.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.20x = 1,206.30 × 696.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.20x = 839,826.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,826.06/804.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.30

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