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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.37, 1,204.96 and 630.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.37, 1,204.96 and 630.23 is: 944.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.37 : 1,204.96 = 630.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.37/1,204.96 = 630.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.37x = 1,204.96 × 630.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.37x = 759,395.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,395.92/804.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.09

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