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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.76, 1,205.71 and 412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.76, 1,205.71 and 412.68 is: 619.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.76 : 1,205.71 = 412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.76/1,205.71 = 412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.76x = 1,205.71 × 412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.76x = 497,572.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,572.40/803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.06

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