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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.81, 1,204.20 and 629.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.81, 1,204.20 and 629.66 is: 943.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.81 : 1,204.20 = 629.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.81/1,204.20 = 629.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.81x = 1,204.20 × 629.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.81x = 758,239.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,239.58/803.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.30

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