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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.42, 1,205.33 and 283.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.42, 1,205.33 and 283.53 is: 425.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.42 : 1,205.33 = 283.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.42/1,205.33 = 283.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.42x = 1,205.33 × 283.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.42x = 341,745.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,745.80/803.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.37

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