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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.27, 1,203.30 and 629.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.27, 1,203.30 and 629.04 is: 941.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.27 : 1,203.30 = 629.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.27/1,203.30 = 629.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.27x = 1,203.30 × 629.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.27x = 756,923.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,923.83/804.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.13

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