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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.04, 1,110.48 and 716.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.04, 1,110.48 and 716.56 is: 989.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.04 : 1,110.48 = 716.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.04/1,110.48 = 716.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.04x = 1,110.48 × 716.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.04x = 795,725.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,725.55/804.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.66

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