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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.66, 1,108.96 and 593.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.66, 1,108.96 and 593.94 is: 819.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.66 : 1,108.96 = 593.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.66/1,108.96 = 593.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.66x = 1,108.96 × 593.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.66x = 658,655.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,655.70/803.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.57

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