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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.48, 1,211.10 and 762.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.48, 1,211.10 and 762.04 is: 1,145.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.48 : 1,211.10 = 762.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.48/1,211.10 = 762.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.48x = 1,211.10 × 762.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.48x = 922,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,906.64/805.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.78

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