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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.86, 1,117.35 and 778.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.86, 1,117.35 and 778.89 is: 1,075.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.86 : 1,117.35 = 778.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.86/1,117.35 = 778.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.86x = 1,117.35 × 778.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.86x = 870,292.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,292.74/808.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.95

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