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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.55, 1,205.33 and 783.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.55, 1,205.33 and 783.30 is: 1,174.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.55 : 1,205.33 = 783.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.55/1,205.33 = 783.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.55x = 1,205.33 × 783.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.55x = 944,131.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,131.07/803.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.95

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