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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.93, 1,211.97 and 764.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.93, 1,211.97 and 764.19 is: 1,146.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.93 : 1,211.97 = 764.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.93/1,211.97 = 764.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.93x = 1,211.97 × 764.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.93x = 926,175.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,175.35/807.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.36

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