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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.88, 1,105.44 and 708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.88, 1,105.44 and 708.24 is: 975.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.88 : 1,105.44 = 708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.88/1,105.44 = 708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.88x = 1,105.44 × 708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.88x = 782,916.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,916.83/802.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.14

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