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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.41, 1,104.68 and 603.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.41, 1,104.68 and 603.58 is: 833.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.41 : 1,104.68 = 603.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.41/1,104.68 = 603.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.41x = 1,104.68 × 603.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.41x = 666,762.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,762.75/800.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.03

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