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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.66, 1,206.96 and 800.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.66, 1,206.96 and 800.94 is: 1,192.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.66 : 1,206.96 = 800.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.66/1,206.96 = 800.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.66x = 1,206.96 × 800.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.66x = 966,702.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,702.54/810.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.49

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