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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.52, 1,198.47 and 758.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.52, 1,198.47 and 758.64 is: 1,131.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.52 : 1,198.47 = 758.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.52/1,198.47 = 758.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.52x = 1,198.47 × 758.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.52x = 909,207.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,207.28/803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.53

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