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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.95, 1,205.78 and 284.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.95, 1,205.78 and 284.33 is: 426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.95 : 1,205.78 = 284.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.95/1,205.78 = 284.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.95x = 1,205.78 × 284.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.95x = 342,841.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,841.02/803.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.45

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