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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.26, 1,206 and 790.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.26, 1,206 and 790.14 is: 1,183.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.26 : 1,206 = 790.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.26/1,206 = 790.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.26x = 1,206 × 790.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.26x = 952,908.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,908.84/805.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.36

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