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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.76, 1,099.62 and 800.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.76, 1,099.62 and 800.28 is: 1,094.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.76 : 1,099.62 = 800.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.76/1,099.62 = 800.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.76x = 1,099.62 × 800.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.76x = 880,003.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,003.89/803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.86

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