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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.20, 1,104.42 and 772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.20, 1,104.42 and 772.80 is: 1,059.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.20 : 1,104.42 = 772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.20/1,104.42 = 772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.20x = 1,104.42 × 772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.20x = 853,495.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,495.78/805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.98

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