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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.68, 1,215.54 and 765.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.68, 1,215.54 and 765.18 is: 1,154.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.68 : 1,215.54 = 765.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.68/1,215.54 = 765.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.68x = 1,215.54 × 765.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.68x = 930,106.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,106.90/805.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.44

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