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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.95, 1,201.60 and 744.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.95, 1,201.60 and 744.83 is: 1,111.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.95 : 1,201.60 = 744.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.95/1,201.60 = 744.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.95x = 1,201.60 × 744.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.95x = 894,987.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,987.73/804.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.86

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