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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.76, 1,207.17 and 783

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.76, 1,207.17 and 783 is: 1,171.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.76 : 1,207.17 = 783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.76/1,207.17 = 783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.76x = 1,207.17 × 783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.76x = 945,214.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,214.11/806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.62

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