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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.64, 1,194.31 and 787.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.64, 1,194.31 and 787.44 is: 1,174.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.64 : 1,194.31 = 787.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.64/1,194.31 = 787.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.64x = 1,194.31 × 787.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.64x = 940,447.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,447.47/800.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.62

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