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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.86, 1,206.54 and 496.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.86, 1,206.54 and 496.32 is: 744.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.86 : 1,206.54 = 496.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.86/1,206.54 = 496.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.86x = 1,206.54 × 496.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.86x = 598,823.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,823.55/803.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.93

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