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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.22, 1,113.95 and 785.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.22, 1,113.95 and 785.48 is: 1,085.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.22 : 1,113.95 = 785.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.22/1,113.95 = 785.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.22x = 1,113.95 × 785.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.22x = 874,981.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,981.84/806.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.29

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