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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.93, 1,207.27 and 439.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.93, 1,207.27 and 439.43 is: 659.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.93 : 1,207.27 = 439.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.93/1,207.27 = 439.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.93x = 1,207.27 × 439.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.93x = 530,510.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,510.66/803.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.90

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