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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.84, 1,195.42 and 740.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.84, 1,195.42 and 740.70 is: 1,105.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.84 : 1,195.42 = 740.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.84/1,195.42 = 740.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.84x = 1,195.42 × 740.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.84x = 885,447.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,447.59/800.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.65

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