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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.52, 1,116.72 and 794.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.52, 1,116.72 and 794.88 is: 1,104.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.52 : 1,116.72 = 794.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.52/1,116.72 = 794.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.52x = 1,116.72 × 794.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.52x = 887,658.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,658.39/803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.71

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