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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.71, 1,103.78 and 672.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.71, 1,103.78 and 672.49 is: 923.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.71 : 1,103.78 = 672.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.71/1,103.78 = 672.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.71x = 1,103.78 × 672.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.71x = 742,281.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,281.01/803.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.57

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