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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.81, 1,205.48 and 283.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.81, 1,205.48 and 283.65 is: 425.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.81 : 1,205.48 = 283.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.81/1,205.48 = 283.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.81x = 1,205.48 × 283.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.81x = 341,932.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,932.98/803.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.39

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