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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.15, 1,200.30 and 745.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.15, 1,200.30 and 745.53 is: 1,112.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.15 : 1,200.30 = 745.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.15/1,200.30 = 745.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.15x = 1,200.30 × 745.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.15x = 894,859.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,859.66/804.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.80

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