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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.96, 1,110.22 and 745.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.96, 1,110.22 and 745.72 is: 1,029.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.96 : 1,110.22 = 745.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.96/1,110.22 = 745.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.96x = 1,110.22 × 745.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.96x = 827,913.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,913.26/803.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.79

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