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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.28, 1,106.78 and 703.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.28, 1,106.78 and 703.74 is: 970.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.28 : 1,106.78 = 703.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.28/1,106.78 = 703.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.28x = 1,106.78 × 703.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.28x = 778,885.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,885.36/802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.84

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