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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.46, 1,207.44 and 750.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.46, 1,207.44 and 750.81 is: 1,128.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.46 : 1,207.44 = 750.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.46/1,207.44 = 750.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.46x = 1,207.44 × 750.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.46x = 906,558.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,558.03/803.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.32

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