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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.56, 1,206.86 and 439.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.56, 1,206.86 and 439.24 is: 658.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.56 : 1,206.86 = 439.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.56/1,206.86 = 439.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.56x = 1,206.86 × 439.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.56x = 530,101.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,101.19/804.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.87

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