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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.30, 1,204.40 and 673.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.30, 1,204.40 and 673.95 is: 1,009.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.30 : 1,204.40 = 673.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.30/1,204.40 = 673.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.30x = 1,204.40 × 673.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.30x = 811,711.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,711.58/804.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.22

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