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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.73, 1,104.15 and 744.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.73, 1,104.15 and 744.60 is: 1,028.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.73 : 1,104.15 = 744.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.73/1,104.15 = 744.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.73x = 1,104.15 × 744.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.73x = 822,150.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,150.09/799.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.04

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