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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.47, 1,198.22 and 793.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.47, 1,198.22 and 793.67 is: 1,182.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.47 : 1,198.22 = 793.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.47/1,198.22 = 793.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.47x = 1,198.22 × 793.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.47x = 950,981.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,981.31/804.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.13

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