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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.92, 1,212.66 and 603.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.92, 1,212.66 and 603.24 is: 904.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.92 : 1,212.66 = 603.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.92/1,212.66 = 603.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.92x = 1,212.66 × 603.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.92x = 731,525.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,525.02/808.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.32

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