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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.46, 1,198.71 and 776.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.46, 1,198.71 and 776.30 is: 1,155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.46 : 1,198.71 = 776.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.46/1,198.71 = 776.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.46x = 1,198.71 × 776.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.46x = 930,552.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,552.58/805.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.31

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