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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.40, 1,207.56 and 517.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.40, 1,207.56 and 517.04 is: 775.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.40 : 1,207.56 = 517.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.40/1,207.56 = 517.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.40x = 1,207.56 × 517.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.40x = 624,356.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,356.82/805.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.21

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