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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.04, 1,205.64 and 744.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.04, 1,205.64 and 744.98 is: 1,119.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.04 : 1,205.64 = 744.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.04/1,205.64 = 744.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.04x = 1,205.64 × 744.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.04x = 898,177.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,177.69/802.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.87

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