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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.48, 1,203.14 and 784.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.48, 1,203.14 and 784.16 is: 1,169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.48 : 1,203.14 = 784.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.48/1,203.14 = 784.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.48x = 1,203.14 × 784.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.48x = 943,454.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,454.26/806.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.84

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