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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.26, 1,110.81 and 783.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.26, 1,110.81 and 783.17 is: 1,077.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.26 : 1,110.81 = 783.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.26/1,110.81 = 783.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.26x = 1,110.81 × 783.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.26x = 869,960.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,960.86/807.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.67

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