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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.45, 1,199.37 and 743.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.45, 1,199.37 and 743.33 is: 1,109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.45 : 1,199.37 = 743.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.45/1,199.37 = 743.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.45x = 1,199.37 × 743.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.45x = 891,523.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,523.99/803.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.62

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