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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.93, 1,197.15 and 766.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.93, 1,197.15 and 766.47 is: 1,144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.93 : 1,197.15 = 766.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.93/1,197.15 = 766.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.93x = 1,197.15 × 766.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.93x = 917,579.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,579.56/801.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.21

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