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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.34, 1,112.52 and 747.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.34, 1,112.52 and 747.02 is: 1,031.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.34 : 1,112.52 = 747.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.34/1,112.52 = 747.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.34x = 1,112.52 × 747.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.34x = 831,074.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,074.69/805.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.96

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