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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.94, 1,198.64 and 767.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.94, 1,198.64 and 767.48 is: 1,145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.94 : 1,198.64 = 767.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.94/1,198.64 = 767.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.94x = 1,198.64 × 767.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.94x = 919,932.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,932.23/802.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.70

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