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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.93, 1,204.86 and 413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.93, 1,204.86 and 413.60 is: 619.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.93 : 1,204.86 = 413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.93/1,204.86 = 413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.93x = 1,204.86 × 413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.93x = 498,330.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,330.10/803.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.87

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