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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.45, 1,113.10 and 734.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.45, 1,113.10 and 734.54 is: 1,011.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.45 : 1,113.10 = 734.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.45/1,113.10 = 734.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.45x = 1,113.10 × 734.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.45x = 817,619.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,619.84/808.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.35

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