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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.05, 1,109.75 and 698.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.05, 1,109.75 and 698.79 is: 966.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.05 : 1,109.75 = 698.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.05/1,109.75 = 698.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.05x = 1,109.75 × 698.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.05x = 775,478.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,478.71/802.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.87

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