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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.76, 1,116.48 and 780.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.76, 1,116.48 and 780.72 is: 1,084.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.76 : 1,116.48 = 780.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.76/1,116.48 = 780.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.76x = 1,116.48 × 780.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.76x = 871,658.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,658.27/803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.48

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