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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.92, 1,209.24 and 699.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.92, 1,209.24 and 699.32 is: 1,050.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.92 : 1,209.24 = 699.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.92/1,209.24 = 699.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.92x = 1,209.24 × 699.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.92x = 845,645.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,645.72/804.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.60

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