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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.19, 1,203.10 and 646.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.19, 1,203.10 and 646.16 is: 967.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.19 : 1,203.10 = 646.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.19/1,203.10 = 646.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.19x = 1,203.10 × 646.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.19x = 777,395.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,395.10/803.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.89

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