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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.66, 1,205.72 and 283.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.66, 1,205.72 and 283.79 is: 425.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.66 : 1,205.72 = 283.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.66/1,205.72 = 283.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.66x = 1,205.72 × 283.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.66x = 342,171.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,171.28/803.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.77

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