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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.74, 1,103.22 and 749.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.74, 1,103.22 and 749.71 is: 1,032.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.74 : 1,103.22 = 749.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.74/1,103.22 = 749.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.74x = 1,103.22 × 749.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.74x = 827,090.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,090.24/800.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.91

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