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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.66, 1,200.02 and 758.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.66, 1,200.02 and 758.10 is: 1,131.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.66 : 1,200.02 = 758.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.66/1,200.02 = 758.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.66x = 1,200.02 × 758.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.66x = 909,735.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,735.16/803.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.99

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