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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.08, 1,100.22 and 795.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.08, 1,100.22 and 795.15 is: 1,090.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.08 : 1,100.22 = 795.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.08/1,100.22 = 795.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.08x = 1,100.22 × 795.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.08x = 874,839.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,839.93/802.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.71

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