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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.86, 1,207.32 and 775.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.86, 1,207.32 and 775.86 is: 1,162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.86 : 1,207.32 = 775.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.86/1,207.32 = 775.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.86x = 1,207.32 × 775.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.86x = 936,711.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,711.30/805.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.37

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