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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.60, 1,204.15 and 557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.60, 1,204.15 and 557.28 is: 835.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.60 : 1,204.15 = 557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.60/1,204.15 = 557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.60x = 1,204.15 × 557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.60x = 671,055.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,055.35/803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.06

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