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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.36, 1,107.54 and 638.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.36, 1,107.54 and 638.04 is: 878.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.36 : 1,107.54 = 638.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.36/1,107.54 = 638.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.36x = 1,107.54 × 638.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.36x = 706,654.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,654.82/804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.53

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