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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.62, 1,198.91 and 776.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.62, 1,198.91 and 776.46 is: 1,155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.62 : 1,198.91 = 776.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.62/1,198.91 = 776.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.62x = 1,198.91 × 776.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.62x = 930,905.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,905.66/805.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.51

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