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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.08, 1,107.32 and 655.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.08, 1,107.32 and 655.24 is: 903.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.08 : 1,107.32 = 655.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.08/1,107.32 = 655.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.08x = 1,107.32 × 655.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.08x = 725,560.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,560.36/803.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.47

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