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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.21, 1,113.27 and 792.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.21, 1,113.27 and 792.63 is: 1,101.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.21 : 1,113.27 = 792.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.21/1,113.27 = 792.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.21x = 1,113.27 × 792.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.21x = 882,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,411.20/801.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.35

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