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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.80, 1,204.80 and 718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.80, 1,204.80 and 718.40 is: 1,075.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.80 : 1,204.80 = 718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.80/1,204.80 = 718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.80x = 1,204.80 × 718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.80x = 865,528.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,528.32/804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.46

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