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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.73, 1,194.35 and 772.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.73, 1,194.35 and 772.35 is: 1,150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.73 : 1,194.35 = 772.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.73/1,194.35 = 772.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.73x = 1,194.35 × 772.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.73x = 922,456.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,456.22/801.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.58

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