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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.84, 1,198.26 and 772.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.84, 1,198.26 and 772.28 is: 1,151.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.84 : 1,198.26 = 772.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.84/1,198.26 = 772.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.84x = 1,198.26 × 772.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.84x = 925,392.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,392.23/803.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.21

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