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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.96, 1,211.20 and 733.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.96, 1,211.20 and 733.76 is: 1,095.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.96 : 1,211.20 = 733.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.96/1,211.20 = 733.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.96x = 1,211.20 × 733.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.96x = 888,730.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,730.11/810.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.90

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