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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.74, 1,203.42 and 599.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.74, 1,203.42 and 599.45 is: 896.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.74 : 1,203.42 = 599.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.74/1,203.42 = 599.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.74x = 1,203.42 × 599.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.74x = 721,390.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,390.12/804.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.43

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