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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.66, 1,211.10 and 743.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.66, 1,211.10 and 743.32 is: 1,113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.66 : 1,211.10 = 743.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.66/1,211.10 = 743.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.66x = 1,211.10 × 743.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.66x = 900,234.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,234.85/808.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.24

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