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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.40, 1,204.92 and 283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.40, 1,204.92 and 283.73 is: 425.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.40 : 1,204.92 = 283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.40/1,204.92 = 283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.40x = 1,204.92 × 283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.40x = 341,865.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,865.93/803.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.52

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