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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.78, 1,206.36 and 612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.78, 1,206.36 and 612 is: 917.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.78 : 1,206.36 = 612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.78/1,206.36 = 612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.78x = 1,206.36 × 612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.78x = 738,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,292.32/804.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.38

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