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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.98, 1,206.30 and 574.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.98, 1,206.30 and 574.34 is: 860.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.98 : 1,206.30 = 574.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.98/1,206.30 = 574.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.98x = 1,206.30 × 574.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.98x = 692,826.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,826.34/804.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.68

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