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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.81, 1,200.58 and 804.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.81, 1,200.58 and 804.08 is: 1,196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.81 : 1,200.58 = 804.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.81/1,200.58 = 804.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.81x = 1,200.58 × 804.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.81x = 965,363.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,363.36/806.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.53

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