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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.34, 1,206.26 and 755.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.34, 1,206.26 and 755.70 is: 1,138.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.34 : 1,206.26 = 755.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.34/1,206.26 = 755.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.34x = 1,206.26 × 755.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.34x = 911,566.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,566.90/800.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.97

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