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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.45, 1,103.82 and 711.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.45, 1,103.82 and 711.65 is: 981.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.45 : 1,103.82 = 711.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.45/1,103.82 = 711.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.45x = 1,103.82 × 711.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.45x = 785,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,533.50/800.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.36

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