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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.84, 1,203.92 and 529.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.84, 1,203.92 and 529.84 is: 793.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.84 : 1,203.92 = 529.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.84/1,203.92 = 529.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.84x = 1,203.92 × 529.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.84x = 637,884.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,884.97/803.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.55

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