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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.20, 1,207.80 and 641.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.20, 1,207.80 and 641.18 is: 961.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.20 : 1,207.80 = 641.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.20/1,207.80 = 641.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.20x = 1,207.80 × 641.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.20x = 774,411.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,411.17/805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.76

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