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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.95, 1,107.81 and 760.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.95, 1,107.81 and 760.38 is: 1,047.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.95 : 1,107.81 = 760.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.95/1,107.81 = 760.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.95x = 1,107.81 × 760.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.95x = 842,356.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,356.57/803.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.77

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