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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.96, 1,200.84 and 756.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.96, 1,200.84 and 756.96 is: 1,133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.96 : 1,200.84 = 756.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.96/1,200.84 = 756.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.96x = 1,200.84 × 756.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.96x = 908,987.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,987.85/801.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.46

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