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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.98, 1,105.56 and 730.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.98, 1,105.56 and 730.08 is: 1,005.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.98 : 1,105.56 = 730.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.98/1,105.56 = 730.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.98x = 1,105.56 × 730.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.98x = 807,147.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,147.24/802.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.19

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