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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.46, 1,204.38 and 622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.46, 1,204.38 and 622.20 is: 931.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.46 : 1,204.38 = 622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.46/1,204.38 = 622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.46x = 1,204.38 × 622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.46x = 749,365.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,365.24/804.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.51

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