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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.16, 1,206.56 and 650.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.16, 1,206.56 and 650.07 is: 976.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.16 : 1,206.56 = 650.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.16/1,206.56 = 650.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.16x = 1,206.56 × 650.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.16x = 784,350.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,350.08/803.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.58

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