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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.49, 1,103.25 and 758.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.49, 1,103.25 and 758.21 is: 1,038.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.49 : 1,103.25 = 758.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.49/1,103.25 = 758.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.49x = 1,103.25 × 758.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.49x = 836,495.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,495.18/805.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.49

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