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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.03, 1,201.07 and 473.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.03, 1,201.07 and 473.19 is: 707.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.03 : 1,201.07 = 473.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.03/1,201.07 = 473.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.03x = 1,201.07 × 473.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.03x = 568,334.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,334.31/803.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.74

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