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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.57, 1,115.53 and 730

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.57, 1,115.53 and 730 is: 1,007.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.57 : 1,115.53 = 730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.57/1,115.53 = 730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.57x = 1,115.53 × 730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.57x = 814,336.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,336.90/808.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.13

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