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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.10, 1,203.59 and 413.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.10, 1,203.59 and 413.09 is: 619.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.10 : 1,203.59 = 413.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.10/1,203.59 = 413.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.10x = 1,203.59 × 413.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.10x = 497,182.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,182.91/803.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.08

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