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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.72, 1,203.27 and 731.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.72, 1,203.27 and 731.44 is: 1,096.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.72 : 1,203.27 = 731.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.72/1,203.27 = 731.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.72x = 1,203.27 × 731.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.72x = 880,119.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,119.81/802.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.42

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