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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.70, 1,207.35 and 683.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.70, 1,207.35 and 683.30 is: 1,023.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.70 : 1,207.35 = 683.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.70/1,207.35 = 683.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.70x = 1,207.35 × 683.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.70x = 824,982.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,982.26/805.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.93

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