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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.92, 1,208.02 and 690.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.92, 1,208.02 and 690.70 is: 1,036.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.92 : 1,208.02 = 690.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.92/1,208.02 = 690.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.92x = 1,208.02 × 690.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.92x = 834,379.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,379.41/804.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.60

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