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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.98, 1,206.33 and 531.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.98, 1,206.33 and 531.28 is: 797.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.98 : 1,206.33 = 531.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.98/1,206.33 = 531.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.98x = 1,206.33 × 531.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.98x = 640,899.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,899.00/803.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.16

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