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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.92, 1,214.78 and 736.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.92, 1,214.78 and 736.66 is: 1,110.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.92 : 1,214.78 = 736.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.92/1,214.78 = 736.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.92x = 1,214.78 × 736.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.92x = 894,881.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,881.81/805.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.39

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