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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.34, 1,208.13 and 781.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.34, 1,208.13 and 781.66 is: 1,174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.34 : 1,208.13 = 781.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.34/1,208.13 = 781.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.34x = 1,208.13 × 781.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.34x = 944,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,346.90/804.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.06

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