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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.41, 1,205.58 and 701.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.41, 1,205.58 and 701.21 is: 1,050.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.41 : 1,205.58 = 701.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.41/1,205.58 = 701.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.41x = 1,205.58 × 701.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.41x = 845,363.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,363.61/804.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.92

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