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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.56, 1,205.98 and 291.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.56, 1,205.98 and 291.56 is: 437.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.56 : 1,205.98 = 291.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.56/1,205.98 = 291.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.56x = 1,205.98 × 291.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.56x = 351,615.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,615.53/803.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.57

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