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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.09, 1,200.57 and 798.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.09, 1,200.57 and 798.14 is: 1,190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.09 : 1,200.57 = 798.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.09/1,200.57 = 798.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.09x = 1,200.57 × 798.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.09x = 958,225.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,225.75/805.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.21

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