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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.24, 1,199.19 and 731.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.24, 1,199.19 and 731.95 is: 1,095.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.24 : 1,199.19 = 731.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.24/1,199.19 = 731.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.24x = 1,199.19 × 731.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.24x = 877,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,749.50/801.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.49

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