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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.94, 1,204.66 and 675.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.94, 1,204.66 and 675.08 is: 1,010.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.94 : 1,204.66 = 675.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.94/1,204.66 = 675.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.94x = 1,204.66 × 675.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.94x = 813,241.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,241.87/804.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.31

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