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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.07, 1,204.62 and 529.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.07, 1,204.62 and 529.47 is: 794.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.07 : 1,204.62 = 529.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.07/1,204.62 = 529.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.07x = 1,204.62 × 529.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.07x = 637,810.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,810.15/803.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.21

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