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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.81, 1,204.83 and 609.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.81, 1,204.83 and 609.36 is: 912.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.81 : 1,204.83 = 609.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.81/1,204.83 = 609.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.81x = 1,204.83 × 609.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.81x = 734,175.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,175.21/804.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.23

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