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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.77, 1,205.64 and 413.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.77, 1,205.64 and 413.88 is: 620.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.77 : 1,205.64 = 413.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.77/1,205.64 = 413.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.77x = 1,205.64 × 413.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.77x = 498,984.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,984.26/803.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.81

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