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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.16, 1,101.43 and 796.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.16, 1,101.43 and 796.16 is: 1,094.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.16 : 1,101.43 = 796.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.16/1,101.43 = 796.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.16x = 1,101.43 × 796.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.16x = 876,920.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,920.09/801.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.56

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