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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.23, 1,206.02 and 787.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.23, 1,206.02 and 787.01 is: 1,178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.23 : 1,206.02 = 787.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.23/1,206.02 = 787.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.23x = 1,206.02 × 787.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.23x = 949,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,139.84/805.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.72

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