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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.30, 1,207.14 and 561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.30, 1,207.14 and 561 is: 841.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.30 : 1,207.14 = 561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.30/1,207.14 = 561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.30x = 1,207.14 × 561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.30x = 677,205.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,205.54/804.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.98

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