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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.02, 1,215.92 and 730.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.02, 1,215.92 and 730.08 is: 1,100.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.02 : 1,215.92 = 730.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.02/1,215.92 = 730.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.02x = 1,215.92 × 730.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.02x = 887,718.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,718.87/807.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.00

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