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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.97, 1,202.28 and 795.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.97, 1,202.28 and 795.41 is: 1,186.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.97 : 1,202.28 = 795.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.97/1,202.28 = 795.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.97x = 1,202.28 × 795.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.97x = 956,296.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,296.54/805.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.52

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