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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.80, 1,208.34 and 793.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.80, 1,208.34 and 793.42 is: 1,188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.80 : 1,208.34 = 793.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.80/1,208.34 = 793.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.80x = 1,208.34 × 793.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.80x = 958,721.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,721.12/806.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.30

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