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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.75, 1,206.73 and 531.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.75, 1,206.73 and 531.59 is: 798.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.75 : 1,206.73 = 531.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.75/1,206.73 = 531.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.75x = 1,206.73 × 531.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.75x = 641,480.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,480.23/803.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.11

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