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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.90, 1,107.16 and 714.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.90, 1,107.16 and 714.48 is: 985.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.90 : 1,107.16 = 714.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.90/1,107.16 = 714.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.90x = 1,107.16 × 714.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.90x = 791,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,043.68/802.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.23

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