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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.36, 1,207.52 and 530.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.36, 1,207.52 and 530.68 is: 796.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.36 : 1,207.52 = 530.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.36/1,207.52 = 530.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.36x = 1,207.52 × 530.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.36x = 640,806.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,806.71/804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.67

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