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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.69, 1,205.72 and 283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.69, 1,205.72 and 283.73 is: 425.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.69 : 1,205.72 = 283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.69/1,205.72 = 283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.69x = 1,205.72 × 283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.69x = 342,098.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,098.94/803.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.66

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