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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.72, 1,205.26 and 786.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.72, 1,205.26 and 786.50 is: 1,177.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.72 : 1,205.26 = 786.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.72/1,205.26 = 786.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.72x = 1,205.26 × 786.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.72x = 947,936.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,936.99/804.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.97

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