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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.70, 1,203.03 and 750.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.70, 1,203.03 and 750.42 is: 1,123.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.70 : 1,203.03 = 750.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.70/1,203.03 = 750.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.70x = 1,203.03 × 750.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.70x = 902,777.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,777.77/803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.28

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