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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.73, 1,195.84 and 773.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.73, 1,195.84 and 773.35 is: 1,152.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.73 : 1,195.84 = 773.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.73/1,195.84 = 773.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.73x = 1,195.84 × 773.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.73x = 924,802.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,802.86/802.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.07

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