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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.36, 1,206.54 and 291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.36, 1,206.54 and 291.40 is: 437.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.36 : 1,206.54 = 291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.36/1,206.54 = 291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.36x = 1,206.54 × 291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.36x = 351,585.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,585.76/804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.10

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