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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801, 1,102.68 and 603.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801, 1,102.68 and 603.90 is: 831.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801 : 1,102.68 = 603.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801/1,102.68 = 603.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801x = 1,102.68 × 603.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801x = 665,908.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,908.45/801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.35

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