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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.58, 1,201.19 and 779.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.58, 1,201.19 and 779.24 is: 1,160.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.58 : 1,201.19 = 779.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.58/1,201.19 = 779.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.58x = 1,201.19 × 779.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.58x = 936,011.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,011.40/806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.47

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