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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.54, 1,202.67 and 558.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.54, 1,202.67 and 558.98 is: 836.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.54 : 1,202.67 = 558.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.54/1,202.67 = 558.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.54x = 1,202.67 × 558.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.54x = 672,268.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,268.48/803.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.63

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