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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.50, 1,218.11 and 734.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.50, 1,218.11 and 734.46 is: 1,106.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.50 : 1,218.11 = 734.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.50/1,218.11 = 734.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.50x = 1,218.11 × 734.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.50x = 894,649.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,649.40/808.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.55

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