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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.52, 1,111.32 and 716.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.52, 1,111.32 and 716.04 is: 990.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.52 : 1,111.32 = 716.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.52/1,111.32 = 716.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.52x = 1,111.32 × 716.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.52x = 795,749.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,749.57/803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.33

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