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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.56, 1,213.41 and 603.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.56, 1,213.41 and 603.66 is: 905.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.56 : 1,213.41 = 603.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.56/1,213.41 = 603.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.56x = 1,213.41 × 603.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.56x = 732,487.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,487.08/808.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.92

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