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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.33, 1,205.10 and 774.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.33, 1,205.10 and 774.36 is: 1,160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.33 : 1,205.10 = 774.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.33/1,205.10 = 774.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.33x = 1,205.10 × 774.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.33x = 933,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,181.24/804.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.20

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