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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.96, 1,204.32 and 697.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.96, 1,204.32 and 697.92 is: 1,044.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.96 : 1,204.32 = 697.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.96/1,204.32 = 697.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.96x = 1,204.32 × 697.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.96x = 840,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,519.01/804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.17

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