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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.42, 1,194.65 and 792.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.42, 1,194.65 and 792.78 is: 1,181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.42 : 1,194.65 = 792.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.42/1,194.65 = 792.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.42x = 1,194.65 × 792.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.42x = 947,090.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,090.66/801.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.77

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