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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.01, 1,112.74 and 769.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.01, 1,112.74 and 769.13 is: 1,059.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.01 : 1,112.74 = 769.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.01/1,112.74 = 769.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.01x = 1,112.74 × 769.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.01x = 855,838.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,838.40/808.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.19

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