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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.92, 1,109.24 and 604.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.92, 1,109.24 and 604.97 is: 834.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.92 : 1,109.24 = 604.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.92/1,109.24 = 604.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.92x = 1,109.24 × 604.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.92x = 671,048.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,048.35/803.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.72

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