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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.48, 1,200.16 and 782.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.48, 1,200.16 and 782.16 is: 1,166.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.48 : 1,200.16 = 782.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.48/1,200.16 = 782.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.48x = 1,200.16 × 782.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.48x = 938,717.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,717.15/804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.86

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