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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.92, 1,109.90 and 754.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.92, 1,109.90 and 754.28 is: 1,041.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.92 : 1,109.90 = 754.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.92/1,109.90 = 754.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.92x = 1,109.90 × 754.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.92x = 837,174.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,174.38/803.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.37

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