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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.52, 1,119.50 and 796.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.52, 1,119.50 and 796.88 is: 1,107.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.52 : 1,119.50 = 796.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.52/1,119.50 = 796.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.52x = 1,119.50 × 796.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.52x = 892,107.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,107.16/805.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.49

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