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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.70, 1,104.88 and 741.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.70, 1,104.88 and 741.91 is: 1,023.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.70 : 1,104.88 = 741.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.70/1,104.88 = 741.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.70x = 1,104.88 × 741.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.70x = 819,721.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,721.52/800.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.76

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