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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.03, 1,205.77 and 283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.03, 1,205.77 and 283.94 is: 425.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.03 : 1,205.77 = 283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.03/1,205.77 = 283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.03x = 1,205.77 × 283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.03x = 342,366.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,366.33/804.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.81

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