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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.85, 1,111.04 and 757.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.85, 1,111.04 and 757.51 is: 1,045.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.85 : 1,111.04 = 757.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.85/1,111.04 = 757.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.85x = 1,111.04 × 757.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.85x = 841,623.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,623.91/804.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.69

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