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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.35, 1,205.40 and 609.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.35, 1,205.40 and 609.18 is: 912.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.35 : 1,205.40 = 609.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.35/1,205.40 = 609.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.35x = 1,205.40 × 609.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.35x = 734,305.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,305.57/804.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.92

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