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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.83, 1,203.93 and 282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.83, 1,203.93 and 282.72 is: 423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.83 : 1,203.93 = 282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.83/1,203.93 = 282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.83x = 1,203.93 × 282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.83x = 340,375.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,375.09/802.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.97

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