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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.74, 1,207.10 and 516.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.74, 1,207.10 and 516.38 is: 774.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.74 : 1,207.10 = 516.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.74/1,207.10 = 516.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.74x = 1,207.10 × 516.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.74x = 623,317.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,317.55/804.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.56

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