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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.52, 1,118.11 and 795.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.52, 1,118.11 and 795.88 is: 1,106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.52 : 1,118.11 = 795.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.52/1,118.11 = 795.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.52x = 1,118.11 × 795.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.52x = 889,881.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,881.39/804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.10

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