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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.24, 1,114.38 and 786.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.24, 1,114.38 and 786.96 is: 1,090.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.24 : 1,114.38 = 786.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.24/1,114.38 = 786.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.24x = 1,114.38 × 786.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.24x = 876,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,972.48/804.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.44

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