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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.20, 1,200.96 and 718.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.20, 1,200.96 and 718.83 is: 1,076.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.20 : 1,200.96 = 718.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.20/1,200.96 = 718.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.20x = 1,200.96 × 718.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.20x = 863,286.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,286.08/802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.15

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