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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.06, 1,192.85 and 771.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.06, 1,192.85 and 771.90 is: 1,149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.06 : 1,192.85 = 771.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.06/1,192.85 = 771.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.06x = 1,192.85 × 771.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.06x = 920,757.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,757.06/801.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.42

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