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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.45, 1,193.75 and 781.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.45, 1,193.75 and 781.82 is: 1,165.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.45 : 1,193.75 = 781.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.45/1,193.75 = 781.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.45x = 1,193.75 × 781.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.45x = 933,293.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,293.61/800.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.97

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