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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.25, 1,207.35 and 732.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.25, 1,207.35 and 732.27 is: 1,096.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.25 : 1,207.35 = 732.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.25/1,207.35 = 732.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.25x = 1,207.35 × 732.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.25x = 884,106.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,106.18/806.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.57

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