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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.45, 1,207.65 and 511.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.45, 1,207.65 and 511.95 is: 768.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.45 : 1,207.65 = 511.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.45/1,207.65 = 511.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.45x = 1,207.65 × 511.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.45x = 618,256.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,256.42/804.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.55

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