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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.34, 1,205.64 and 530.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.34, 1,205.64 and 530.62 is: 795.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.34 : 1,205.64 = 530.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.34/1,205.64 = 530.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.34x = 1,205.64 × 530.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.34x = 639,736.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,736.70/804.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.36

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