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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.76, 1,113.77 and 769.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.76, 1,113.77 and 769.88 is: 1,060.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.76 : 1,113.77 = 769.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.76/1,113.77 = 769.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.76x = 1,113.77 × 769.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.76x = 857,473.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,473.96/808.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.23

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