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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.54, 1,212.48 and 771.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.54, 1,212.48 and 771.87 is: 1,156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.54 : 1,212.48 = 771.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.54/1,212.48 = 771.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.54x = 1,212.48 × 771.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.54x = 935,876.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,876.94/809.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.07

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