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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.48, 1,197.17 and 780.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.48, 1,197.17 and 780.16 is: 1,163.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.48 : 1,197.17 = 780.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.48/1,197.17 = 780.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.48x = 1,197.17 × 780.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.48x = 933,977.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,977.96/802.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.86

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