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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.64, 1,205.46 and 515.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.64, 1,205.46 and 515.28 is: 772.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.64 : 1,205.46 = 515.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.64/1,205.46 = 515.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.64x = 1,205.46 × 515.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.64x = 621,149.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,149.43/803.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.92

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