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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.73, 1,211.05 and 741.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.73, 1,211.05 and 741.07 is: 1,109.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.73 : 1,211.05 = 741.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.73/1,211.05 = 741.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.73x = 1,211.05 × 741.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.73x = 897,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,472.82/808.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.73

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