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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.29, 1,099.58 and 792.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.29, 1,099.58 and 792.18 is: 1,087.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.29 : 1,099.58 = 792.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.29/1,099.58 = 792.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.29x = 1,099.58 × 792.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.29x = 871,061.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,061.32/801.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.07

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