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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.56, 1,116.88 and 761.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.56, 1,116.88 and 761.80 is: 1,056.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.56 : 1,116.88 = 761.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.56/1,116.88 = 761.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.56x = 1,116.88 × 761.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.56x = 850,839.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,839.18/805.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.21

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