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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.06, 1,212.66 and 603.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.06, 1,212.66 and 603.16 is: 905.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.06 : 1,212.66 = 603.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.06/1,212.66 = 603.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.06x = 1,212.66 × 603.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.06x = 731,428.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,428.01/808.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.17

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