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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.25, 1,111.89 and 769.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.25, 1,111.89 and 769.83 is: 1,064.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.25 : 1,111.89 = 769.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.25/1,111.89 = 769.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.25x = 1,111.89 × 769.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.25x = 855,966.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,966.28/804.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.30

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