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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.82, 1,203.84 and 479.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.82, 1,203.84 and 479.82 is: 718.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.82 : 1,203.84 = 479.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.82/1,203.84 = 479.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.82x = 1,203.84 × 479.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.82x = 577,626.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,626.51/803.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.60

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