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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.15, 1,205.52 and 622.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.15, 1,205.52 and 622.52 is: 934.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.15 : 1,205.52 = 622.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.15/1,205.52 = 622.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.15x = 1,205.52 × 622.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.15x = 750,460.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,460.31/803.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.40

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