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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.52, 1,203.85 and 559.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.52, 1,203.85 and 559.57 is: 838.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.52 : 1,203.85 = 559.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.52/1,203.85 = 559.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.52x = 1,203.85 × 559.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.52x = 673,638.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,638.34/803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.36

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