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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.20, 1,205.28 and 514.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.20, 1,205.28 and 514.88 is: 772.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.20 : 1,205.28 = 514.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.20/1,205.28 = 514.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.20x = 1,205.28 × 514.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.20x = 620,574.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,574.57/803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.63

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