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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.20, 1,199.53 and 730.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.20, 1,199.53 and 730.37 is: 1,089.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.20 : 1,199.53 = 730.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.20/1,199.53 = 730.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.20x = 1,199.53 × 730.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.20x = 876,104.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,104.64/804.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.42

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