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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.98, 1,110.04 and 608.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.98, 1,110.04 and 608.56 is: 840.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.98 : 1,110.04 = 608.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.98/1,110.04 = 608.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.98x = 1,110.04 × 608.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.98x = 675,525.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,525.94/803.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.23

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