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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.03, 1,200.96 and 754.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.03, 1,200.96 and 754.47 is: 1,132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.03 : 1,200.96 = 754.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.03/1,200.96 = 754.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.03x = 1,200.96 × 754.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.03x = 906,078.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,078.51/800.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.56

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