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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.01, 1,210.68 and 792.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.01, 1,210.68 and 792.65 is: 1,195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.01 : 1,210.68 = 792.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.01/1,210.68 = 792.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.01x = 1,210.68 × 792.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.01x = 959,648.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,648.53/803.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.06

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