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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.87, 1,207.53 and 773.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.87, 1,207.53 and 773.82 is: 1,160.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.87 : 1,207.53 = 773.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.87/1,207.53 = 773.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.87x = 1,207.53 × 773.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.87x = 934,410.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,410.86/804.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.95

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