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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.31, 1,211.10 and 777.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.31, 1,211.10 and 777.93 is: 1,165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.31 : 1,211.10 = 777.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.31/1,211.10 = 777.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.31x = 1,211.10 × 777.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.31x = 942,151.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,151.02/808.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.58

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