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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.44, 1,200.90 and 734.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.44, 1,200.90 and 734.10 is: 1,098.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.44 : 1,200.90 = 734.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.44/1,200.90 = 734.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.44x = 1,200.90 × 734.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.44x = 881,580.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,580.69/802.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.63

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