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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.43, 1,194.92 and 764.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.43, 1,194.92 and 764.97 is: 1,141.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.43 : 1,194.92 = 764.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.43/1,194.92 = 764.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.43x = 1,194.92 × 764.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.43x = 914,074.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,074.13/800.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.98

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