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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.78, 1,206.48 and 766.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.78, 1,206.48 and 766.51 is: 1,149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.78 : 1,206.48 = 766.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.78/1,206.48 = 766.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.78x = 1,206.48 × 766.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.78x = 924,772.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,772.95/804.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.10

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