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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.75, 1,200.22 and 791.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.75, 1,200.22 and 791.64 is: 1,186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.75 : 1,200.22 = 791.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.75/1,200.22 = 791.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.75x = 1,200.22 × 791.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.75x = 950,140.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,140.18/800.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.56

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