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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.18, 1,199.02 and 767.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.18, 1,199.02 and 767.72 is: 1,146.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.18 : 1,199.02 = 767.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.18/1,199.02 = 767.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.18x = 1,199.02 × 767.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.18x = 920,507.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,507.80/803.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.08

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