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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.95, 1,106.43 and 759.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.95, 1,106.43 and 759.38 is: 1,046.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.95 : 1,106.43 = 759.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.95/1,106.43 = 759.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.95x = 1,106.43 × 759.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.95x = 840,208.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,208.18/802.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.40

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