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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.46, 1,200.03 and 755.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.46, 1,200.03 and 755.39 is: 1,131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.46 : 1,200.03 = 755.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.46/1,200.03 = 755.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.46x = 1,200.03 × 755.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.46x = 906,495.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,495.08/801.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.06

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