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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.66, 1,204.66 and 495.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.66, 1,204.66 and 495.58 is: 741.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.66 : 1,204.66 = 495.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.66/1,204.66 = 495.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.66x = 1,204.66 × 495.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.66x = 597,005.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,005.40/804.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.93

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