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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.86, 1,206.56 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.86, 1,206.56 and 291.74 is: 437.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.86 : 1,206.56 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.86/1,206.56 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.86x = 1,206.56 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.86x = 352,001.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,001.81/804.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.35

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