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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.62, 1,205.39 and 283.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.62, 1,205.39 and 283.65 is: 425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.62 : 1,205.39 = 283.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.62/1,205.39 = 283.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.62x = 1,205.39 × 283.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.62x = 341,901.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,901.43/803.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.45

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