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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.30, 1,108.23 and 593.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.30, 1,108.23 and 593.96 is: 819.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.30 : 1,108.23 = 593.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.30/1,108.23 = 593.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.30x = 1,108.23 × 593.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.30x = 658,244.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,244.29/803.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.43

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