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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.19, 1,211.82 and 774.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.19, 1,211.82 and 774.28 is: 1,162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.19 : 1,211.82 = 774.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.19/1,211.82 = 774.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.19x = 1,211.82 × 774.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.19x = 938,287.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,287.99/807.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.41

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