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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.34, 1,203.90 and 608.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.34, 1,203.90 and 608.17 is: 911.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.34 : 1,203.90 = 608.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.34/1,203.90 = 608.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.34x = 1,203.90 × 608.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.34x = 732,175.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,175.86/803.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.41

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