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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.60, 1,205.10 and 620.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.60, 1,205.10 and 620.55 is: 929.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.60 : 1,205.10 = 620.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.60/1,205.10 = 620.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.60x = 1,205.10 × 620.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.60x = 747,824.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,824.81/804.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.44

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