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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.60, 1,205.10 and 559.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.60, 1,205.10 and 559.40 is: 838.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.60 : 1,205.10 = 559.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.60/1,205.10 = 559.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.60x = 1,205.10 × 559.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.60x = 674,132.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,132.94/803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.89

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