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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.92, 1,206.00 and 414.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.92, 1,206.00 and 414.15 is: 621.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.92 : 1,206.00 = 414.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.92/1,206.00 = 414.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.92x = 1,206.00 × 414.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.92x = 499,456.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,456.80/803.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.28

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