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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.81, 1,205.66 and 530.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.81, 1,205.66 and 530.08 is: 794.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.81 : 1,205.66 = 530.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.81/1,205.66 = 530.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.81x = 1,205.66 × 530.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.81x = 639,090.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,090.59/804.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.09

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