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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.87, 1,209.03 and 774.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.87, 1,209.03 and 774.82 is: 1,162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.87 : 1,209.03 = 774.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.87/1,209.03 = 774.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.87x = 1,209.03 × 774.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.87x = 936,780.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,780.62/805.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.45

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