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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.15, 1,202.76 and 725.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.15, 1,202.76 and 725.24 is: 1,086.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.15 : 1,202.76 = 725.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.15/1,202.76 = 725.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.15x = 1,202.76 × 725.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.15x = 872,288.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,288.16/803.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.08

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