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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.22, 1,112.87 and 726.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.22, 1,112.87 and 726.20 is: 999.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.22 : 1,112.87 = 726.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.22/1,112.87 = 726.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.22x = 1,112.87 × 726.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.22x = 808,166.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,166.19/808.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.93

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