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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.29, 1,108.37 and 604.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.29, 1,108.37 and 604.34 is: 833.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.29 : 1,108.37 = 604.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.29/1,108.37 = 604.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.29x = 1,108.37 × 604.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.29x = 669,832.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,832.33/803.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.86

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