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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.96, 1,203.18 and 495.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.96, 1,203.18 and 495.68 is: 741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.96 : 1,203.18 = 495.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.96/1,203.18 = 495.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.96x = 1,203.18 × 495.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.96x = 596,392.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,392.26/803.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.82

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