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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.23, 1,202.33 and 511.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.23, 1,202.33 and 511.07 is: 765.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.23 : 1,202.33 = 511.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.23/1,202.33 = 511.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.23x = 1,202.33 × 511.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.23x = 614,474.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,474.79/803.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.00

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