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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.24, 1,192.52 and 774.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.24, 1,192.52 and 774.14 is: 1,153.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.24 : 1,192.52 = 774.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.24/1,192.52 = 774.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.24x = 1,192.52 × 774.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.24x = 923,177.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,177.43/800.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.63

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