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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.92, 1,207.02 and 371.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.92, 1,207.02 and 371.78 is: 557.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.92 : 1,207.02 = 371.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.92/1,207.02 = 371.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.92x = 1,207.02 × 371.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.92x = 448,745.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,745.90/804.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.50

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