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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.75, 1,206.58 and 371.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.75, 1,206.58 and 371.67 is: 557.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.75 : 1,206.58 = 371.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.75/1,206.58 = 371.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.75x = 1,206.58 × 371.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.75x = 448,449.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,449.59/804.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.25

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