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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.79, 1,205.64 and 481.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.79, 1,205.64 and 481.14 is: 721.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.79 : 1,205.64 = 481.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.79/1,205.64 = 481.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.79x = 1,205.64 × 481.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.79x = 580,081.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,081.63/803.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.68

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