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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.71, 1,205.56 and 539.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.71, 1,205.56 and 539.56 is: 809.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.71 : 1,205.56 = 539.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.71/1,205.56 = 539.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.71x = 1,205.56 × 539.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.71x = 650,474.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,474.14/803.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.34

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