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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.48, 1,210.96 and 773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.48, 1,210.96 and 773.20 is: 1,160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.48 : 1,210.96 = 773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.48/1,210.96 = 773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.48x = 1,210.96 × 773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.48x = 936,314.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,314.27/806.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.99

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