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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.77, 1,203.43 and 412.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.77, 1,203.43 and 412.93 is: 618.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.77 : 1,203.43 = 412.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.77/1,203.43 = 412.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.77x = 1,203.43 × 412.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.77x = 496,927.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,927.99/803.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.25

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