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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.55, 1,200.04 and 733.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.55, 1,200.04 and 733.81 is: 1,094.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.55 : 1,200.04 = 733.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.55/1,200.04 = 733.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.55x = 1,200.04 × 733.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.55x = 880,601.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,601.35/804.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.53

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