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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.26, 1,204.50 and 789.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.26, 1,204.50 and 789.14 is: 1,181.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.26 : 1,204.50 = 789.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.26/1,204.50 = 789.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.26x = 1,204.50 × 789.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.26x = 950,519.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,519.13/804.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.86

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