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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.80, 1,197.43 and 732.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.80, 1,197.43 and 732.06 is: 1,091.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.80 : 1,197.43 = 732.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.80/1,197.43 = 732.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.80x = 1,197.43 × 732.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.80x = 876,588.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,588.78/802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.91

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