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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.96, 1,102.10 and 713.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.96, 1,102.10 and 713.68 is: 979.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.96 : 1,102.10 = 713.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.96/1,102.10 = 713.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.96x = 1,102.10 × 713.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.96x = 786,546.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,546.73/802.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.56

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