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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.55, 1,207.23 and 530.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.55, 1,207.23 and 530.77 is: 796.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.55 : 1,207.23 = 530.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.55/1,207.23 = 530.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.55x = 1,207.23 × 530.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.55x = 640,761.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,761.47/804.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.42

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