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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.16, 1,103.22 and 743.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.16, 1,103.22 and 743.08 is: 1,023.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.16 : 1,103.22 = 743.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.16/1,103.22 = 743.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.16x = 1,103.22 × 743.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.16x = 819,780.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,780.72/801.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.24

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