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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.56, 1,204.05 and 771.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.56, 1,204.05 and 771.10 is: 1,151.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.56 : 1,204.05 = 771.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.56/1,204.05 = 771.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.56x = 1,204.05 × 771.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.56x = 928,439.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,439.10/806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.11

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