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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.74, 1,204.83 and 530.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.74, 1,204.83 and 530.01 is: 793.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.74 : 1,204.83 = 530.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.74/1,204.83 = 530.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.74x = 1,204.83 × 530.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.74x = 638,571.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,571.95/804.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.52

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