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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.61, 1,197.27 and 761.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.61, 1,197.27 and 761.73 is: 1,139.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.61 : 1,197.27 = 761.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.61/1,197.27 = 761.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.61x = 1,197.27 × 761.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.61x = 911,996.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,996.48/800.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.13

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