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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.60, 1,203.60 and 659.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.60, 1,203.60 and 659.60 is: 987.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.60 : 1,203.60 = 659.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.60/1,203.60 = 659.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.60x = 1,203.60 × 659.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.60x = 793,894.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,894.56/803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.92

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