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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.77, 1,109.13 and 467.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.77, 1,109.13 and 467.61 is: 645.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.77 : 1,109.13 = 467.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.77/1,109.13 = 467.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.77x = 1,109.13 × 467.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.77x = 518,634.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,634.37/803.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.25

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