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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.12, 1,204.07 and 733.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.12, 1,204.07 and 733.86 is: 1,100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.12 : 1,204.07 = 733.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.12/1,204.07 = 733.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.12x = 1,204.07 × 733.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.12x = 883,615.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,615.14/803.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.23

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