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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.04, 1,108.82 and 686.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.04, 1,108.82 and 686.06 is: 946.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.04 : 1,108.82 = 686.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.04/1,108.82 = 686.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.04x = 1,108.82 × 686.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.04x = 760,717.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,717.05/804.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.12

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