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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.34, 1,206.02 and 620.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.34, 1,206.02 and 620.85 is: 932.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.34 : 1,206.02 = 620.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.34/1,206.02 = 620.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.34x = 1,206.02 × 620.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.34x = 748,754.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,754.41/803.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.05

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