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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.33, 1,204.59 and 510.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.33, 1,204.59 and 510.78 is: 764.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.33 : 1,204.59 = 510.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.33/1,204.59 = 510.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.33x = 1,204.59 × 510.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.33x = 615,280.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,280.48/804.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.96

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