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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.43, 1,220.73 and 804.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.43, 1,220.73 and 804.63 is: 1,204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.43 : 1,220.73 = 804.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.43/1,220.73 = 804.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.43x = 1,220.73 × 804.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.43x = 982,235.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,235.98/815.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.56

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