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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.51, 1,207.26 and 439.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.51, 1,207.26 and 439.38 is: 659.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.51 : 1,207.26 = 439.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.51/1,207.26 = 439.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.51x = 1,207.26 × 439.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.51x = 530,445.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,445.90/804.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.34

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