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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.88, 1,208.94 and 792.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.88, 1,208.94 and 792.24 is: 1,195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.88 : 1,208.94 = 792.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.88/1,208.94 = 792.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.88x = 1,208.94 × 792.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.88x = 957,770.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,770.63/800.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.90

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