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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.17, 1,106.04 and 742.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.17, 1,106.04 and 742.65 is: 1,021.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.17 : 1,106.04 = 742.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.17/1,106.04 = 742.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.17x = 1,106.04 × 742.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.17x = 821,400.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,400.61/804.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.43

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