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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.42, 1,209.06 and 707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.42, 1,209.06 and 707.22 is: 1,062.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.42 : 1,209.06 = 707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.42/1,209.06 = 707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.42x = 1,209.06 × 707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.42x = 855,071.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,071.41/804.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.97

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