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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.42, 1,107.39 and 733.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.42, 1,107.39 and 733.71 is: 1,011.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.42 : 1,107.39 = 733.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.42/1,107.39 = 733.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.42x = 1,107.39 × 733.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.42x = 812,503.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,503.12/803.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.31

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