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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.16, 1,109.16 and 637.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.16, 1,109.16 and 637.92 is: 880.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.16 : 1,109.16 = 637.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.16/1,109.16 = 637.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.16x = 1,109.16 × 637.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.16x = 707,555.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,555.35/803.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.96

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