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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.64, 1,207.92 and 690.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.64, 1,207.92 and 690.40 is: 1,036.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.64 : 1,207.92 = 690.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.64/1,207.92 = 690.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.64x = 1,207.92 × 690.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.64x = 833,947.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,947.97/804.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.42

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