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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.60, 1,109.87 and 756.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.60, 1,109.87 and 756.80 is: 1,049.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.60 : 1,109.87 = 756.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.60/1,109.87 = 756.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.60x = 1,109.87 × 756.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.60x = 839,949.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,949.62/800.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.15

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