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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.97, 1,208.16 and 730.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.97, 1,208.16 and 730.08 is: 1,093.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.97 : 1,208.16 = 730.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.97/1,208.16 = 730.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.97x = 1,208.16 × 730.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.97x = 882,053.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,053.45/806.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.04

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