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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.84, 1,203.54 and 630.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.84, 1,203.54 and 630.08 is: 943.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.84 : 1,203.54 = 630.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.84/1,203.54 = 630.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.84x = 1,203.54 × 630.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.84x = 758,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,326.48/803.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.38

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