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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.43, 1,204.06 and 708.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.43, 1,204.06 and 708.39 is: 1,061.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.43 : 1,204.06 = 708.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.43/1,204.06 = 708.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.43x = 1,204.06 × 708.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.43x = 852,944.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,944.06/803.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.63

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