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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.03, 1,103.83 and 768.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.03, 1,103.83 and 768.49 is: 1,055.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.03 : 1,103.83 = 768.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.03/1,103.83 = 768.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.03x = 1,103.83 × 768.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.03x = 848,277.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,277.64/804.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.04

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