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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.22, 1,203.08 and 477.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.22, 1,203.08 and 477.87 is: 715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.22 : 1,203.08 = 477.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.22/1,203.08 = 477.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.22x = 1,203.08 × 477.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.22x = 574,913.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,913.45/803.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.76

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