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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.08, 1,101.59 and 796.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.08, 1,101.59 and 796.15 is: 1,092.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.08 : 1,101.59 = 796.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.08/1,101.59 = 796.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.08x = 1,101.59 × 796.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.08x = 877,030.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,030.88/803.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.08

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