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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.37, 1,104.40 and 690.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.37, 1,104.40 and 690.93 is: 949.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.37 : 1,104.40 = 690.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.37/1,104.40 = 690.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.37x = 1,104.40 × 690.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.37x = 763,054.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,054.12/803.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.82

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