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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.62, 1,205.43 and 675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.62, 1,205.43 and 675.44 is: 1,011.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.62 : 1,205.43 = 675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.62/1,205.43 = 675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.62x = 1,205.43 × 675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.62x = 814,189.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,189.61/804.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.90

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