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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.48, 1,111.41 and 764.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.48, 1,111.41 and 764.47 is: 1,054.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.48 : 1,111.41 = 764.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.48/1,111.41 = 764.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.48x = 1,111.41 × 764.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.48x = 849,639.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,639.60/805.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.82

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