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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.87, 1,110.06 and 607.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.87, 1,110.06 and 607.04 is: 838.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.87 : 1,110.06 = 607.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.87/1,110.06 = 607.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.87x = 1,110.06 × 607.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.87x = 673,845.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,845.27/803.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.26

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