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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.96, 1,205.58 and 475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.96, 1,205.58 and 475.08 is: 712.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.96 : 1,205.58 = 475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.96/1,205.58 = 475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.96x = 1,205.58 × 475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.96x = 572,746.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,746.95/803.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.41

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