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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.52, 1,195.40 and 785.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.52, 1,195.40 and 785.28 is: 1,171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.52 : 1,195.40 = 785.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.52/1,195.40 = 785.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.52x = 1,195.40 × 785.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.52x = 938,723.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,723.71/801.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.18

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