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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.52, 1,205.01 and 620.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.52, 1,205.01 and 620.46 is: 930.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.52 : 1,205.01 = 620.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.52/1,205.01 = 620.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.52x = 1,205.01 × 620.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.52x = 747,660.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,660.50/803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.48

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