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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.86, 1,204.40 and 631.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.86, 1,204.40 and 631.64 is: 946.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.86 : 1,204.40 = 631.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.86/1,204.40 = 631.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.86x = 1,204.40 × 631.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.86x = 760,747.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,747.22/803.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.37

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