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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.82, 1,108.40 and 718.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.82, 1,108.40 and 718.64 is: 992.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.82 : 1,108.40 = 718.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.82/1,108.40 = 718.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.82x = 1,108.40 × 718.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.82x = 796,545.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,545.14/802.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.19

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