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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.80, 1,201.91 and 735.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.80, 1,201.91 and 735.06 is: 1,096.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.80 : 1,201.91 = 735.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.80/1,201.91 = 735.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.80x = 1,201.91 × 735.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.80x = 883,472.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,472.29/805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.39

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