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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.79, 1,211.36 and 771.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.79, 1,211.36 and 771.12 is: 1,154.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.79 : 1,211.36 = 771.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.79/1,211.36 = 771.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.79x = 1,211.36 × 771.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.79x = 934,100.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,100.07/808.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.94

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