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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.91, 1,201.95 and 794.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.91, 1,201.95 and 794.88 is: 1,192.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.91 : 1,201.95 = 794.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.91/1,201.95 = 794.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.91x = 1,201.95 × 794.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.91x = 955,406.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,406.02/800.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.90

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