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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.04, 1,198.88 and 772.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.04, 1,198.88 and 772.48 is: 1,156.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.04 : 1,198.88 = 772.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.04/1,198.88 = 772.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.04x = 1,198.88 × 772.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.04x = 926,110.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,110.82/801.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.14

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