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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.48, 1,205.64 and 587.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.48, 1,205.64 and 587.04 is: 879.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.48 : 1,205.64 = 587.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.48/1,205.64 = 587.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.48x = 1,205.64 × 587.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.48x = 707,758.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,758.91/804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.77

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