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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.16, 1,112.64 and 779.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.16, 1,112.64 and 779.16 is: 1,075.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.16 : 1,112.64 = 779.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.16/1,112.64 = 779.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.16x = 1,112.64 × 779.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.16x = 866,924.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,924.58/806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.38

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