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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.90, 1,206.44 and 526.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.90, 1,206.44 and 526.92 is: 789.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.90 : 1,206.44 = 526.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.90/1,206.44 = 526.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.90x = 1,206.44 × 526.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.90x = 635,697.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,697.36/804.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.78

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