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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.28, 1,207.47 and 746.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.28, 1,207.47 and 746.21 is: 1,121.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.28 : 1,207.47 = 746.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.28/1,207.47 = 746.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.28x = 1,207.47 × 746.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.28x = 901,020.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,020.15/803.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.68

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