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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.02, 1,212.06 and 765.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.02, 1,212.06 and 765.90 is: 1,148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.02 : 1,212.06 = 765.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.02/1,212.06 = 765.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.02x = 1,212.06 × 765.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.02x = 928,316.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,316.75/808.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.88

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