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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.18, 1,206.93 and 673.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.18, 1,206.93 and 673.76 is: 1,012.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.18 : 1,206.93 = 673.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.18/1,206.93 = 673.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.18x = 1,206.93 × 673.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.18x = 813,181.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,181.16/803.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.45

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