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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.59, 1,202.67 and 780.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.59, 1,202.67 and 780.24 is: 1,161.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.59 : 1,202.67 = 780.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.59/1,202.67 = 780.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.59x = 1,202.67 × 780.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.59x = 938,371.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,371.24/807.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.95

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