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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.63, 1,117.95 and 774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.63, 1,117.95 and 774.20 is: 1,070.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.63 : 1,117.95 = 774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.63/1,117.95 = 774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.63x = 1,117.95 × 774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.63x = 865,516.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,516.89/808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.35

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