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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.77, 1,202.55 and 628.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.77, 1,202.55 and 628.54 is: 940.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.77 : 1,202.55 = 628.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.77/1,202.55 = 628.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.77x = 1,202.55 × 628.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.77x = 755,850.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,850.78/803.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.38

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