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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.40, 1,204.87 and 607.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.40, 1,204.87 and 607.22 is: 909.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.40 : 1,204.87 = 607.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.40/1,204.87 = 607.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.40x = 1,204.87 × 607.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.40x = 731,627.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,627.97/804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.54

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