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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.44, 1,115.68 and 796.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.44, 1,115.68 and 796.96 is: 1,106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.44 : 1,115.68 = 796.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.44/1,115.68 = 796.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.44x = 1,115.68 × 796.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.44x = 889,152.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,152.33/803.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.68

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