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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.83, 1,207.24 and 643.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.83, 1,207.24 and 643.53 is: 965.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.83 : 1,207.24 = 643.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.83/1,207.24 = 643.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.83x = 1,207.24 × 643.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.83x = 776,893.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,893.55/804.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.30

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