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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.10, 1,204.65 and 587.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.10, 1,204.65 and 587.10 is: 880.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.10 : 1,204.65 = 587.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.10/1,204.65 = 587.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.10x = 1,204.65 × 587.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.10x = 707,250.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,250.02/803.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.65

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