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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801, 1,103.04 and 767.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801, 1,103.04 and 767.28 is: 1,056.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801 : 1,103.04 = 767.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801/1,103.04 = 767.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801x = 1,103.04 × 767.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801x = 846,340.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,340.53/801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.60

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