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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802, 1,104.42 and 768.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802, 1,104.42 and 768.28 is: 1,057.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802 : 1,104.42 = 768.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802/1,104.42 = 768.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802x = 1,104.42 × 768.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802x = 848,503.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,503.80/802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.98

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