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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.11, 1,206.72 and 745.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.11, 1,206.72 and 745.36 is: 1,115.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.11 : 1,206.72 = 745.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.11/1,206.72 = 745.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.11x = 1,206.72 × 745.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.11x = 899,440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,440.82/806.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.78

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