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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.40, 1,105.28 and 708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.40, 1,105.28 and 708.24 is: 976.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.40 : 1,105.28 = 708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.40/1,105.28 = 708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.40x = 1,105.28 × 708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.40x = 782,803.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,803.51/801.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.79

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