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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.69, 1,203.59 and 743.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.69, 1,203.59 and 743.62 is: 1,117.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.69 : 1,203.59 = 743.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.69/1,203.59 = 743.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.69x = 1,203.59 × 743.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.69x = 895,011.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,011.44/800.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.81

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