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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.56, 1,208.28 and 702.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.56, 1,208.28 and 702.56 is: 1,055.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.56 : 1,208.28 = 702.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.56/1,208.28 = 702.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.56x = 1,208.28 × 702.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.56x = 848,889.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,889.20/804.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.10

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