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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.80, 1,198.78 and 726.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.80, 1,198.78 and 726.04 is: 1,082.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.80 : 1,198.78 = 726.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.80/1,198.78 = 726.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.80x = 1,198.78 × 726.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.80x = 870,362.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,362.23/803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.81

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