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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.23, 1,112.44 and 765.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.23, 1,112.44 and 765.22 is: 1,055.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.23 : 1,112.44 = 765.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.23/1,112.44 = 765.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.23x = 1,112.44 × 765.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.23x = 851,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,261.34/806.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.85

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