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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.40, 1,108.02 and 710.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.40, 1,108.02 and 710.22 is: 979.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.40 : 1,108.02 = 710.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.40/1,108.02 = 710.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.40x = 1,108.02 × 710.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.40x = 786,937.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,937.96/803.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.51

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