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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.51, 1,113.95 and 783.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.51, 1,113.95 and 783.07 is: 1,086.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.51 : 1,113.95 = 783.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.51/1,113.95 = 783.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.51x = 1,113.95 × 783.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.51x = 872,300.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,300.00/802.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.97

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