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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.73, 1,209.56 and 740.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.73, 1,209.56 and 740.07 is: 1,108.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.73 : 1,209.56 = 740.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.73/1,209.56 = 740.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.73x = 1,209.56 × 740.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.73x = 895,155.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,155.37/807.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.24

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