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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.84, 1,205.44 and 682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.84, 1,205.44 and 682.88 is: 1,024.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.84 : 1,205.44 = 682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.84/1,205.44 = 682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.84x = 1,205.44 × 682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.84x = 823,170.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,170.87/803.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.05

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