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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.81, 1,108.33 and 767.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.81, 1,108.33 and 767.98 is: 1,060.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.81 : 1,108.33 = 767.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.81/1,108.33 = 767.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.81x = 1,108.33 × 767.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.81x = 851,179.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,179.06/802.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.25

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