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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.48, 1,204.68 and 511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.48, 1,204.68 and 511.08 is: 765.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.48 : 1,204.68 = 511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.48/1,204.68 = 511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.48x = 1,204.68 × 511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.48x = 615,687.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,687.85/804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.32

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