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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.80, 1,102.08 and 704.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.80, 1,102.08 and 704.80 is: 974.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.80 : 1,102.08 = 704.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.80/1,102.08 = 704.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.80x = 1,102.08 × 704.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.80x = 776,745.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,745.98/796.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.83

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