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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.18, 1,109.80 and 735.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.18, 1,109.80 and 735.47 is: 1,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.18 : 1,109.80 = 735.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.18/1,109.80 = 735.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.18x = 1,109.80 × 735.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.18x = 816,224.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,224.61/805.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.72

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