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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.16, 1,201.47 and 789.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.16, 1,201.47 and 789.96 is: 1,177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.16 : 1,201.47 = 789.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.16/1,201.47 = 789.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.16x = 1,201.47 × 789.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.16x = 949,113.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,113.24/806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.33

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