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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.37, 1,203.16 and 628.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.37, 1,203.16 and 628.81 is: 941.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.37 : 1,203.16 = 628.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.37/1,203.16 = 628.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.37x = 1,203.16 × 628.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.37x = 756,555.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,555.90/803.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.73

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