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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.99, 1,210.62 and 777.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.99, 1,210.62 and 777.60 is: 1,165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.99 : 1,210.62 = 777.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.99/1,210.62 = 777.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.99x = 1,210.62 × 777.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.99x = 941,378.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,378.11/807.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.09

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