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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.52, 1,198.38 and 787.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.52, 1,198.38 and 787.28 is: 1,174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.52 : 1,198.38 = 787.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.52/1,198.38 = 787.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.52x = 1,198.38 × 787.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.52x = 943,460.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,460.61/803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.16

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