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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.92, 1,207 and 621.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.92, 1,207 and 621.44 is: 933.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.92 : 1,207 = 621.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.92/1,207 = 621.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.92x = 1,207 × 621.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.92x = 750,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,078.08/803.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.03

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