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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.23, 1,201.52 and 722.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.23, 1,201.52 and 722.04 is: 1,081.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.23 : 1,201.52 = 722.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.23/1,201.52 = 722.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.23x = 1,201.52 × 722.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.23x = 867,541.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,541.89/802.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.41

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