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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.96, 1,214.22 and 785.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.96, 1,214.22 and 785.48 is: 1,177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.96 : 1,214.22 = 785.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.96/1,214.22 = 785.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.96x = 1,214.22 × 785.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.96x = 953,745.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,745.53/809.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.52

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