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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.60, 1,206.30 and 621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.60, 1,206.30 and 621.80 is: 933.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.60 : 1,206.30 = 621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.60/1,206.30 = 621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.60x = 1,206.30 × 621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.60x = 750,077.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,077.34/803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.40

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