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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.56, 1,106.28 and 735.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.56, 1,106.28 and 735.60 is: 1,013.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.56 : 1,106.28 = 735.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.56/1,106.28 = 735.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.56x = 1,106.28 × 735.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.56x = 813,779.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,779.57/802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.98

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