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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.44, 1,106.96 and 703.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.44, 1,106.96 and 703.76 is: 969.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.44 : 1,106.96 = 703.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.44/1,106.96 = 703.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.44x = 1,106.96 × 703.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.44x = 779,034.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,034.17/803.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.62

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