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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.76, 1,194.82 and 779.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.76, 1,194.82 and 779.15 is: 1,158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.76 : 1,194.82 = 779.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.76/1,194.82 = 779.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.76x = 1,194.82 × 779.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.76x = 930,945.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,945.04/803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.24

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