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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.98, 1,208.94 and 621.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.98, 1,208.94 and 621.82 is: 935.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.98 : 1,208.94 = 621.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.98/1,208.94 = 621.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.98x = 1,208.94 × 621.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.98x = 751,743.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,743.07/803.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.03

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