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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.78, 1,107.47 and 704.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.78, 1,107.47 and 704.24 is: 971.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.78 : 1,107.47 = 704.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.78/1,107.47 = 704.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.78x = 1,107.47 × 704.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.78x = 779,924.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,924.67/802.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.53

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