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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.11, 1,205.22 and 744.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.11, 1,205.22 and 744.36 is: 1,114.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.11 : 1,205.22 = 744.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.11/1,205.22 = 744.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.11x = 1,205.22 × 744.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.11x = 897,117.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,117.56/805.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.28

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