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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.67, 1,204.65 and 495.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.67, 1,204.65 and 495.59 is: 741.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.67 : 1,204.65 = 495.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.67/1,204.65 = 495.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.67x = 1,204.65 × 495.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.67x = 597,012.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,012.49/804.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.94

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