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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.15, 1,204.05 and 764.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.15, 1,204.05 and 764.88 is: 1,146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.15 : 1,204.05 = 764.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.15/1,204.05 = 764.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.15x = 1,204.05 × 764.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.15x = 920,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,950.90/803.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.67

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