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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.24, 1,109.09 and 734.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.24, 1,109.09 and 734.32 is: 1,007.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.24 : 1,109.09 = 734.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.24/1,109.09 = 734.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.24x = 1,109.09 × 734.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.24x = 814,426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,426.97/808.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.65

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