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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.52, 1,111.08 and 798.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.52, 1,111.08 and 798.04 is: 1,102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.52 : 1,111.08 = 798.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.52/1,111.08 = 798.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.52x = 1,111.08 × 798.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.52x = 886,686.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,686.28/804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.13

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