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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.28, 1,107.60 and 714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.28, 1,107.60 and 714.80 is: 986.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.28 : 1,107.60 = 714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.28/1,107.60 = 714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.28x = 1,107.60 × 714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.28x = 791,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,712.48/802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.83

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