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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.06, 1,108.74 and 616.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.06, 1,108.74 and 616.21 is: 850.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.06 : 1,108.74 = 616.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.06/1,108.74 = 616.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.06x = 1,108.74 × 616.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.06x = 683,216.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,216.68/803.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.77

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