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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.76, 1,205.76 and 511.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.76, 1,205.76 and 511.54 is: 766.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.76 : 1,205.76 = 511.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.76/1,205.76 = 511.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.76x = 1,205.76 × 511.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.76x = 616,794.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,794.47/804.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.43

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