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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.50, 1,108.83 and 435.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.50, 1,108.83 and 435.50 is: 600.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.50 : 1,108.83 = 435.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.50/1,108.83 = 435.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.50x = 1,108.83 × 435.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.50x = 482,895.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,895.47/803.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.99

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