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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.40, 1,103.40 and 603.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.40, 1,103.40 and 603.92 is: 832.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.40 : 1,103.40 = 603.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.40/1,103.40 = 603.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.40x = 1,103.40 × 603.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.40x = 666,365.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,365.33/800.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.54

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