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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.45, 1,196.38 and 741.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.45, 1,196.38 and 741.33 is: 1,106.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.45 : 1,196.38 = 741.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.45/1,196.38 = 741.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.45x = 1,196.38 × 741.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.45x = 886,913.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,913.31/801.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.64

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