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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.95, 1,207.42 and 372.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.95, 1,207.42 and 372.05 is: 558.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.95 : 1,207.42 = 372.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.95/1,207.42 = 372.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.95x = 1,207.42 × 372.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.95x = 449,213.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,213.64/804.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.07

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