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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.34, 1,108.08 and 628.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.34, 1,108.08 and 628.38 is: 866.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.34 : 1,108.08 = 628.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.34/1,108.08 = 628.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.34x = 1,108.08 × 628.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.34x = 696,295.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,295.31/803.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.75

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