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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.30, 1,204.16 and 629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.30, 1,204.16 and 629 is: 942.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.30 : 1,204.16 = 629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.30/1,204.16 = 629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.30x = 1,204.16 × 629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.30x = 757,416.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,416.64/803.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.88

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