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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.95, 1,202.28 and 756.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.95, 1,202.28 and 756.90 is: 1,133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.95 : 1,202.28 = 756.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.95/1,202.28 = 756.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.95x = 1,202.28 × 756.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.95x = 910,005.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,005.73/802.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.33

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