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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.76, 1,109.18 and 435.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.76, 1,109.18 and 435.76 is: 601.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.76 : 1,109.18 = 435.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.76/1,109.18 = 435.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.76x = 1,109.18 × 435.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.76x = 483,336.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,336.28/803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.34

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