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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.96, 1,211.22 and 783.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.96, 1,211.22 and 783.48 is: 1,174.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.96 : 1,211.22 = 783.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.96/1,211.22 = 783.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.96x = 1,211.22 × 783.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.96x = 948,966.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,966.65/807.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.52

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