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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802, 1,190.56 and 789.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802, 1,190.56 and 789.04 is: 1,171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802 : 1,190.56 = 789.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802/1,190.56 = 789.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802x = 1,190.56 × 789.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802x = 939,399.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,399.46/802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.32

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