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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.48, 1,101.66 and 760.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.48, 1,101.66 and 760.08 is: 1,040.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.48 : 1,101.66 = 760.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.48/1,101.66 = 760.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.48x = 1,101.66 × 760.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.48x = 837,349.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,349.73/804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.86

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