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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.08, 1,195.80 and 740.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.08, 1,195.80 and 740.93 is: 1,106.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.08 : 1,195.80 = 740.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.08/1,195.80 = 740.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.08x = 1,195.80 × 740.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.08x = 886,004.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,004.09/801.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.01

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