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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.18, 1,205.12 and 769.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.18, 1,205.12 and 769.38 is: 1,155.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.18 : 1,205.12 = 769.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.18/1,205.12 = 769.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.18x = 1,205.12 × 769.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.18x = 927,195.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,195.23/802.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.84

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