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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.38, 1,204.27 and 529.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.38, 1,204.27 and 529.63 is: 792.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.38 : 1,204.27 = 529.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.38/1,204.27 = 529.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.38x = 1,204.27 × 529.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.38x = 637,813.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,813.19/804.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.93

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