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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.08, 1,202.02 and 740.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.08, 1,202.02 and 740.60 is: 1,111.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.08 : 1,202.02 = 740.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.08/1,202.02 = 740.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.08x = 1,202.02 × 740.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.08x = 890,216.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,216.01/801.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.27

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