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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.72, 1,208.97 and 779.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.72, 1,208.97 and 779.22 is: 1,162.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.72 : 1,208.97 = 779.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.72/1,208.97 = 779.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.72x = 1,208.97 × 779.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.72x = 942,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,053.60/810.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.00

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