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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.76, 1,216.26 and 790.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.76, 1,216.26 and 790.32 is: 1,187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.76 : 1,216.26 = 790.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.76/1,216.26 = 790.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.76x = 1,216.26 × 790.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.76x = 961,234.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,234.60/809.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.06

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