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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.85, 1,202.27 and 767.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.85, 1,202.27 and 767.67 is: 1,143.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.85 : 1,202.27 = 767.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.85/1,202.27 = 767.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.85x = 1,202.27 × 767.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.85x = 922,946.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,946.61/806.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.89

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