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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.01, 1,105.05 and 791.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.01, 1,105.05 and 791.43 is: 1,085.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.01 : 1,105.05 = 791.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.01/1,105.05 = 791.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.01x = 1,105.05 × 791.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.01x = 874,569.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,569.72/806.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.06

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