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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.22, 1,197.32 and 756.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.22, 1,197.32 and 756.30 is: 1,131.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.22 : 1,197.32 = 756.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.22/1,197.32 = 756.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.22x = 1,197.32 × 756.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.22x = 905,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,533.12/800.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.61

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