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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.71, 1,203.90 and 745.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.71, 1,203.90 and 745.32 is: 1,116.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.71 : 1,203.90 = 745.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.71/1,203.90 = 745.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.71x = 1,203.90 × 745.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.71x = 897,281.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,281.00/803.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.43

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