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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.94, 1,104.75 and 718.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.94, 1,104.75 and 718.86 is: 991.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.94 : 1,104.75 = 718.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.94/1,104.75 = 718.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.94x = 1,104.75 × 718.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.94x = 794,160.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,160.59/800.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.54

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