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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.94, 1,116.38 and 797.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.94, 1,116.38 and 797.46 is: 1,107.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.94 : 1,116.38 = 797.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.94/1,116.38 = 797.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.94x = 1,116.38 × 797.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.94x = 890,264.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,264.41/803.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.38

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