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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.26, 1,203.78 and 438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.26, 1,203.78 and 438.14 is: 655.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.26 : 1,203.78 = 438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.26/1,203.78 = 438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.26x = 1,203.78 × 438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.26x = 527,424.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,424.17/804.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.79

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