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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.27, 1,205.08 and 622.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.27, 1,205.08 and 622.91 is: 934.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.27 : 1,205.08 = 622.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.27/1,205.08 = 622.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.27x = 1,205.08 × 622.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.27x = 750,648.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,648.80/803.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.50

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