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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.32, 1,198.01 and 725.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.32, 1,198.01 and 725.56 is: 1,082.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.32 : 1,198.01 = 725.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.32/1,198.01 = 725.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.32x = 1,198.01 × 725.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.32x = 869,228.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,228.14/803.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.04

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