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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.96, 1,214.66 and 731.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.96, 1,214.66 and 731.49 is: 1,101.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.96 : 1,214.66 = 731.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.96/1,214.66 = 731.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.96x = 1,214.66 × 731.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.96x = 888,507.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,507.99/806.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.06

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