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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.52, 1,210.44 and 793.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.52, 1,210.44 and 793.44 is: 1,195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.52 : 1,210.44 = 793.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.52/1,210.44 = 793.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.52x = 1,210.44 × 793.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.52x = 960,411.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,411.51/803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.26

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