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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.88, 1,205.98 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.88, 1,205.98 and 291.24 is: 436.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.88 : 1,205.98 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.88/1,205.98 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.88x = 1,205.98 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.88x = 351,229.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,229.62/803.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.92

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