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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.86, 1,113.21 and 775.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.86, 1,113.21 and 775.89 is: 1,071.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.86 : 1,113.21 = 775.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.86/1,113.21 = 775.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.86x = 1,113.21 × 775.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.86x = 863,728.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,728.51/805.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.81

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