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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.66, 1,206.30 and 766.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.66, 1,206.30 and 766.38 is: 1,148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.66 : 1,206.30 = 766.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.66/1,206.30 = 766.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.66x = 1,206.30 × 766.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.66x = 924,484.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,484.19/804.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.91

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