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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.80, 1,207.20 and 747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.80, 1,207.20 and 747.20 is: 1,120.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.80 : 1,207.20 = 747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.80/1,207.20 = 747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.80x = 1,207.20 × 747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.80x = 902,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,019.84/804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.80

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