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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.72, 1,214.52 and 775.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.72, 1,214.52 and 775.12 is: 1,164.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.72 : 1,214.52 = 775.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.72/1,214.52 = 775.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.72x = 1,214.52 × 775.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.72x = 941,398.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,398.74/808.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.06

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