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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.96, 1,208.16 and 740.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.96, 1,208.16 and 740.16 is: 1,110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.96 : 1,208.16 = 740.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.96/1,208.16 = 740.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.96x = 1,208.16 × 740.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.96x = 894,231.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,231.71/804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.90

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