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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.87, 1,205.10 and 530.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.87, 1,205.10 and 530.10 is: 793.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.87 : 1,205.10 = 530.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.87/1,205.10 = 530.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.87x = 1,205.10 × 530.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.87x = 638,823.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,823.51/804.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.70

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