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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.72, 1,113.96 and 754.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.72, 1,113.96 and 754.96 is: 1,039.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.72 : 1,113.96 = 754.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.72/1,113.96 = 754.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.72x = 1,113.96 × 754.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.72x = 840,995.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,995.24/808.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.91

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