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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.72, 1,204.83 and 283.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.72, 1,204.83 and 283.43 is: 424.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.72 : 1,204.83 = 283.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.72/1,204.83 = 283.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.72x = 1,204.83 × 283.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.72x = 341,487.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,487.98/803.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.88

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