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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.73, 1,208.27 and 788.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.73, 1,208.27 and 788.51 is: 1,180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.73 : 1,208.27 = 788.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.73/1,208.27 = 788.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.73x = 1,208.27 × 788.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.73x = 952,722.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,722.99/806.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.97

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