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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.38, 1,104.06 and 603.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.38, 1,104.06 and 603.28 is: 832.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.38 : 1,104.06 = 603.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.38/1,104.06 = 603.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.38x = 1,104.06 × 603.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.38x = 666,057.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,057.32/800.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.18

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