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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.33, 1,196.42 and 752.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.33, 1,196.42 and 752.13 is: 1,122.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.33 : 1,196.42 = 752.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.33/1,196.42 = 752.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.33x = 1,196.42 × 752.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.33x = 899,859.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,859.61/801.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.96

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