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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.76, 1,207.18 and 291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.76, 1,207.18 and 291.72 is: 437.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.76 : 1,207.18 = 291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.76/1,207.18 = 291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.76x = 1,207.18 × 291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.76x = 352,158.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,158.55/804.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.59

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