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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.88, 1,106.82 and 709.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.88, 1,106.82 and 709.24 is: 976.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.88 : 1,106.82 = 709.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.88/1,106.82 = 709.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.88x = 1,106.82 × 709.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.88x = 785,001.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,001.02/803.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.52

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