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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.82, 1,211.36 and 745.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.82, 1,211.36 and 745.61 is: 1,120.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.82 : 1,211.36 = 745.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.82/1,211.36 = 745.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.82x = 1,211.36 × 745.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.82x = 903,192.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,192.34/805.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.84

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