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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.10, 1,204.65 and 657.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.10, 1,204.65 and 657.30 is: 985.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.10 : 1,204.65 = 657.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.10/1,204.65 = 657.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.10x = 1,204.65 × 657.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.10x = 791,816.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,816.45/803.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.95

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