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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.84, 1,202.90 and 584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.84, 1,202.90 and 584.72 is: 875.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.84 : 1,202.90 = 584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.84/1,202.90 = 584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.84x = 1,202.90 × 584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.84x = 703,359.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,359.69/803.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.00

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