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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.36, 1,201.07 and 681.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.36, 1,201.07 and 681.32 is: 1,018.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.36 : 1,201.07 = 681.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.36/1,201.07 = 681.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.36x = 1,201.07 × 681.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.36x = 818,308.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,308.71/803.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.61

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