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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.86, 1,210.32 and 777.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.86, 1,210.32 and 777.86 is: 1,165.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.86 : 1,210.32 = 777.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.86/1,210.32 = 777.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.86x = 1,210.32 × 777.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.86x = 941,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,459.52/807.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.37

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