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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.64, 1,207.04 and 749.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.64, 1,207.04 and 749.76 is: 1,124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.64 : 1,207.04 = 749.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.64/1,207.04 = 749.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.64x = 1,207.04 × 749.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.64x = 904,990.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,990.31/804.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.71

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