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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.56, 1,208.66 and 804.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.56, 1,208.66 and 804.28 is: 1,206.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.56 : 1,208.66 = 804.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.56/1,208.66 = 804.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.56x = 1,208.66 × 804.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.56x = 972,101.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,101.06/805.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.74

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