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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.75, 1,108.67 and 724.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.75, 1,108.67 and 724.95 is: 999.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.75 : 1,108.67 = 724.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.75/1,108.67 = 724.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.75x = 1,108.67 × 724.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.75x = 803,726.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,726.69/803.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.98

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