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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.90, 1,108.56 and 742.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.90, 1,108.56 and 742.95 is: 1,023.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.90 : 1,108.56 = 742.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.90/1,108.56 = 742.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.90x = 1,108.56 × 742.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.90x = 823,604.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,604.65/804.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.24

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