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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.35, 1,209.15 and 736.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.35, 1,209.15 and 736.26 is: 1,101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.35 : 1,209.15 = 736.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.35/1,209.15 = 736.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.35x = 1,209.15 × 736.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.35x = 890,248.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,248.78/808.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.32

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