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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.21, 1,204.64 and 745.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.21, 1,204.64 and 745.82 is: 1,117.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.21 : 1,204.64 = 745.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.21/1,204.64 = 745.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.21x = 1,204.64 × 745.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.21x = 898,444.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,444.60/804.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.18

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