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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.42, 1,205.82 and 516.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.42, 1,205.82 and 516.06 is: 773.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.42 : 1,205.82 = 516.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.42/1,205.82 = 516.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.42x = 1,205.82 × 516.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.42x = 622,275.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,275.47/804.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.57

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