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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.27, 1,196.88 and 767.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.27, 1,196.88 and 767.89 is: 1,144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.27 : 1,196.88 = 767.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.27/1,196.88 = 767.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.27x = 1,196.88 × 767.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.27x = 919,072.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,072.18/803.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.16

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