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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.58, 1,215.45 and 741.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.58, 1,215.45 and 741.66 is: 1,113.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.58 : 1,215.45 = 741.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.58/1,215.45 = 741.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.58x = 1,215.45 × 741.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.58x = 901,450.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,450.65/809.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.48

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