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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.36, 1,205.82 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.36, 1,205.82 and 291.24 is: 436.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.36 : 1,205.82 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.36/1,205.82 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.36x = 1,205.82 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.36x = 351,183.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,183.02/804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.60

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