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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.76, 1,106.38 and 700.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.76, 1,106.38 and 700.08 is: 963.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.76 : 1,106.38 = 700.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.76/1,106.38 = 700.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.76x = 1,106.38 × 700.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.76x = 774,554.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,554.51/803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.66

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