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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.01, 1,199.25 and 730.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.01, 1,199.25 and 730.19 is: 1,089.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.01 : 1,199.25 = 730.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.01/1,199.25 = 730.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.01x = 1,199.25 × 730.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.01x = 875,675.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,675.73/804.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.14

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