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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.23, 1,202.76 and 755.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.23, 1,202.76 and 755.67 is: 1,134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.23 : 1,202.76 = 755.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.23/1,202.76 = 755.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.23x = 1,202.76 × 755.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.23x = 908,889.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,889.65/801.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.37

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