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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.80, 1,112.16 and 700.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.80, 1,112.16 and 700.52 is: 969.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.80 : 1,112.16 = 700.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.80/1,112.16 = 700.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.80x = 1,112.16 × 700.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.80x = 779,090.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,090.32/803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.26

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