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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.57, 1,207.32 and 496.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.57, 1,207.32 and 496.59 is: 745.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.57 : 1,207.32 = 496.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.57/1,207.32 = 496.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.57x = 1,207.32 × 496.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.57x = 599,543.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,543.04/804.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.17

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