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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.45, 1,196.54 and 776.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.45, 1,196.54 and 776.12 is: 1,155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.45 : 1,196.54 = 776.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.45/1,196.54 = 776.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.45x = 1,196.54 × 776.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.45x = 928,651.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,651.67/803.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.83

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