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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.79, 1,207.86 and 439.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.79, 1,207.86 and 439.83 is: 660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.79 : 1,207.86 = 439.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.79/1,207.86 = 439.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.79x = 1,207.86 × 439.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.79x = 531,253.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,253.89/804.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.12

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