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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.01, 1,100.91 and 788.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.01, 1,100.91 and 788.43 is: 1,080.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.01 : 1,100.91 = 788.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.01/1,100.91 = 788.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.01x = 1,100.91 × 788.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.01x = 867,990.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,990.47/803.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.92

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