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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.48, 1,211.37 and 778.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.48, 1,211.37 and 778.11 is: 1,165.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.48 : 1,211.37 = 778.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.48/1,211.37 = 778.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.48x = 1,211.37 × 778.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.48x = 942,579.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,579.11/808.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.87

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