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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.48, 1,207.05 and 574.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.48, 1,207.05 and 574.84 is: 862.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.48 : 1,207.05 = 574.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.48/1,207.05 = 574.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.48x = 1,207.05 × 574.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.48x = 693,860.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,860.62/804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.50

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