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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.36, 1,201.56 and 779.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.36, 1,201.56 and 779.32 is: 1,167.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.36 : 1,201.56 = 779.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.36/1,201.56 = 779.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.36x = 1,201.56 × 779.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.36x = 936,399.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,399.74/802.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.06

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