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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.16, 1,211.85 and 743.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.16, 1,211.85 and 743.82 is: 1,113.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.16 : 1,211.85 = 743.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.16/1,211.85 = 743.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.16x = 1,211.85 × 743.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.16x = 901,398.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,398.27/809.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.99

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