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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.08, 1,104.40 and 703.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.08, 1,104.40 and 703.28 is: 968.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.08 : 1,104.40 = 703.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.08/1,104.40 = 703.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.08x = 1,104.40 × 703.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.08x = 776,702.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,702.43/802.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.36

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