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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.78, 1,202.33 and 754.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.78, 1,202.33 and 754.57 is: 1,128.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.78 : 1,202.33 = 754.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.78/1,202.33 = 754.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.78x = 1,202.33 × 754.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.78x = 907,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,238.20/803.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.72

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