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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.98, 1,106.94 and 731.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.98, 1,106.94 and 731.08 is: 1,006.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.98 : 1,106.94 = 731.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.98/1,106.94 = 731.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.98x = 1,106.94 × 731.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.98x = 809,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,261.70/803.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.57

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