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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.52, 1,202.85 and 641.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.52, 1,202.85 and 641.52 is: 960.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.52 : 1,202.85 = 641.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.52/1,202.85 = 641.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.52x = 1,202.85 × 641.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.52x = 771,652.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,652.33/803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.34

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