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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.46, 1,202.88 and 621.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.46, 1,202.88 and 621.20 is: 930.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.46 : 1,202.88 = 621.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.46/1,202.88 = 621.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.46x = 1,202.88 × 621.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.46x = 747,229.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,229.06/803.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.01

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