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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.64, 1,108.15 and 730.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.64, 1,108.15 and 730.88 is: 1,001.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.64 : 1,108.15 = 730.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.64/1,108.15 = 730.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.64x = 1,108.15 × 730.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.64x = 809,924.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,924.67/808.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.59

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