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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.94, 1,107.51 and 720.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.94, 1,107.51 and 720.86 is: 994.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.94 : 1,107.51 = 720.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.94/1,107.51 = 720.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.94x = 1,107.51 × 720.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.94x = 798,359.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,359.66/802.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.30

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