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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.82, 1,205.22 and 733.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.82, 1,205.22 and 733.92 is: 1,096.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.82 : 1,205.22 = 733.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.82/1,205.22 = 733.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.82x = 1,205.22 × 733.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.82x = 884,535.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,535.06/806.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.32

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