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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.14, 1,107.82 and 616.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.14, 1,107.82 and 616.32 is: 850.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.14 : 1,107.82 = 616.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.14/1,107.82 = 616.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.14x = 1,107.82 × 616.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.14x = 682,771.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,771.62/803.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.13

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