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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.80, 1,207.20 and 612.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.80, 1,207.20 and 612.80 is: 919.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.80 : 1,207.20 = 612.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.80/1,207.20 = 612.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.80x = 1,207.20 × 612.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.80x = 739,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,772.16/804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.20

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