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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.22, 1,201.02 and 729.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.22, 1,201.02 and 729.94 is: 1,094.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.22 : 1,201.02 = 729.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.22/1,201.02 = 729.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.22x = 1,201.02 × 729.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.22x = 876,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,672.54/801.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.17

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