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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.23, 1,201.80 and 485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.23, 1,201.80 and 485.44 is: 726.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.23 : 1,201.80 = 485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.23/1,201.80 = 485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.23x = 1,201.80 × 485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.23x = 583,401.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,401.79/803.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.32

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