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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.39, 1,205.32 and 609.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.39, 1,205.32 and 609.18 is: 912.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.39 : 1,205.32 = 609.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.39/1,205.32 = 609.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.39x = 1,205.32 × 609.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.39x = 734,256.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,256.84/804.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.81

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