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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.73, 1,213.44 and 603.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.73, 1,213.44 and 603.02 is: 904.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.73 : 1,213.44 = 603.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.73/1,213.44 = 603.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.73x = 1,213.44 × 603.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.73x = 731,730.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,730.19/808.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.78

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