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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.57, 1,203.53 and 665.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.57, 1,203.53 and 665.69 is: 997.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.57 : 1,203.53 = 665.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.57/1,203.53 = 665.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.57x = 1,203.53 × 665.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.57x = 801,168.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,168.54/803.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.02

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