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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.27, 1,205.56 and 611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.27, 1,205.56 and 611.04 is: 914.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.27 : 1,205.56 = 611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.27/1,205.56 = 611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.27x = 1,205.56 × 611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.27x = 736,637.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,637.48/805.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.77

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