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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.40, 1,206.60 and 793.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.40, 1,206.60 and 793.60 is: 1,190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.40 : 1,206.60 = 793.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.40/1,206.60 = 793.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.40x = 1,206.60 × 793.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.40x = 957,557.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,557.76/804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.40

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