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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.74, 1,193.24 and 774.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.74, 1,193.24 and 774.64 is: 1,154.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.74 : 1,193.24 = 774.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.74/1,193.24 = 774.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.74x = 1,193.24 × 774.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.74x = 924,331.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,331.43/800.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.35

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