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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.56, 1,204.56 and 651.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.56, 1,204.56 and 651.08 is: 974.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.56 : 1,204.56 = 651.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.56/1,204.56 = 651.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.56x = 1,204.56 × 651.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.56x = 784,264.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,264.92/804.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.77

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