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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.76, 1,201.44 and 720.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.76, 1,201.44 and 720.16 is: 1,079.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.76 : 1,201.44 = 720.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.76/1,201.44 = 720.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.76x = 1,201.44 × 720.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.76x = 865,229.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,229.03/801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.16

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