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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.12, 1,205.40 and 585.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.12, 1,205.40 and 585.68 is: 879.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.12 : 1,205.40 = 585.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.12/1,205.40 = 585.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.12x = 1,205.40 × 585.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.12x = 705,978.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,978.67/803.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.05

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