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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.17, 1,200.31 and 752.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.17, 1,200.31 and 752.92 is: 1,128.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.17 : 1,200.31 = 752.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.17/1,200.31 = 752.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.17x = 1,200.31 × 752.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.17x = 903,739.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,739.85/801.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.03

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