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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.06, 1,205.07 and 559.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.06, 1,205.07 and 559.10 is: 838.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.06 : 1,205.07 = 559.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.06/1,205.07 = 559.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.06x = 1,205.07 × 559.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.06x = 673,754.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,754.64/803.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.98

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