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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.08, 1,203.08 and 473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.08, 1,203.08 and 473.22 is: 708.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.08 : 1,203.08 = 473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.08/1,203.08 = 473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.08x = 1,203.08 × 473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.08x = 569,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,321.52/803.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.92

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