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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.94, 1,203.17 and 674.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.94, 1,203.17 and 674.08 is: 1,008.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.94 : 1,203.17 = 674.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.94/1,203.17 = 674.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.94x = 1,203.17 × 674.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.94x = 811,033.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,033.22/803.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.83

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