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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.73, 1,207.89 and 752.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.73, 1,207.89 and 752.40 is: 1,127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.73 : 1,207.89 = 752.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.73/1,207.89 = 752.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.73x = 1,207.89 × 752.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.73x = 908,816.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,816.44/805.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.95

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