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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.04, 1,113.36 and 787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.04, 1,113.36 and 787.20 is: 1,091.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.04 : 1,113.36 = 787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.04/1,113.36 = 787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.04x = 1,113.36 × 787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.04x = 876,436.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,436.99/803.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.40

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