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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.96, 1,115.66 and 794.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.96, 1,115.66 and 794.40 is: 1,103.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.96 : 1,115.66 = 794.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.96/1,115.66 = 794.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.96x = 1,115.66 × 794.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.96x = 886,280.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,280.30/802.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.77

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