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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.24, 1,203.68 and 729.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.24, 1,203.68 and 729.92 is: 1,095.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.24 : 1,203.68 = 729.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.24/1,203.68 = 729.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.24x = 1,203.68 × 729.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.24x = 878,590.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,590.11/802.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.17

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