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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.18, 1,108.42 and 734.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.18, 1,108.42 and 734.47 is: 1,012.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.18 : 1,108.42 = 734.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.18/1,108.42 = 734.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.18x = 1,108.42 × 734.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.18x = 814,101.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,101.24/804.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.34

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