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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.20, 1,107.84 and 782.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.20, 1,107.84 and 782.64 is: 1,076.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.20 : 1,107.84 = 782.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.20/1,107.84 = 782.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.20x = 1,107.84 × 782.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.20x = 867,039.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,039.90/805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.80

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