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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.69, 1,207.65 and 530.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.69, 1,207.65 and 530.69 is: 796.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.69 : 1,207.65 = 530.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.69/1,207.65 = 530.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.69x = 1,207.65 × 530.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.69x = 640,885.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,885.13/804.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.44

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