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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.10, 1,194.42 and 743.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.10, 1,194.42 and 743.00 is: 1,109.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.10 : 1,194.42 = 743.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.10/1,194.42 = 743.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.10x = 1,194.42 × 743.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.10x = 887,448.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,448.09/800.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.17

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