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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.74, 1,194.74 and 775.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.74, 1,194.74 and 775.64 is: 1,155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.74 : 1,194.74 = 775.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.74/1,194.74 = 775.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.74x = 1,194.74 × 775.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.74x = 926,688.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,688.13/801.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.85

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