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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.20, 1,207.70 and 748.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.20, 1,207.70 and 748.60 is: 1,121.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.20 : 1,207.70 = 748.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.20/1,207.70 = 748.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.20x = 1,207.70 × 748.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.20x = 904,084.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,084.22/806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.41

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