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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.16, 1,105.38 and 628.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.16, 1,105.38 and 628.20 is: 864.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.16 : 1,105.38 = 628.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.16/1,105.38 = 628.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.16x = 1,105.38 × 628.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.16x = 694,399.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,399.72/803.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.58

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