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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.28, 1,205.61 and 611.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.28, 1,205.61 and 611.50 is: 916.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.28 : 1,205.61 = 611.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.28/1,205.61 = 611.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.28x = 1,205.61 × 611.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.28x = 737,230.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,230.52/804.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.63

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