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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.56, 1,197.96 and 734.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.56, 1,197.96 and 734.16 is: 1,095.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.56 : 1,197.96 = 734.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.56/1,197.96 = 734.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.56x = 1,197.96 × 734.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.56x = 879,494.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,494.31/802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.86

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