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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.31, 1,200.57 and 739.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.31, 1,200.57 and 739.30 is: 1,103.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.31 : 1,200.57 = 739.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.31/1,200.57 = 739.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.31x = 1,200.57 × 739.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.31x = 887,581.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,581.40/804.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.53

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