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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.32, 1,200.48 and 742

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.32, 1,200.48 and 742 is: 1,113

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.32 : 1,200.48 = 742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.32/1,200.48 = 742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.32x = 1,200.48 × 742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.32x = 890,756.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,756.16/800.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113

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