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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.63, 1,206.27 and 372.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.63, 1,206.27 and 372.09 is: 557.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.63 : 1,206.27 = 372.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.63/1,206.27 = 372.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.63x = 1,206.27 × 372.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.63x = 448,841.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,841.00/804.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.82

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