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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.79, 1,109.58 and 607.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.79, 1,109.58 and 607.35 is: 838.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.79 : 1,109.58 = 607.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.79/1,109.58 = 607.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.79x = 1,109.58 × 607.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.79x = 673,903.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,903.41/803.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.41

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