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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.78, 1,206.63 and 517.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.78, 1,206.63 and 517.86 is: 776.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.78 : 1,206.63 = 517.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.78/1,206.63 = 517.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.78x = 1,206.63 × 517.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.78x = 624,865.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,865.41/804.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.44

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