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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.87, 1,108.15 and 701.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.87, 1,108.15 and 701.33 is: 965.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.87 : 1,108.15 = 701.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.87/1,108.15 = 701.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.87x = 1,108.15 × 701.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.87x = 777,171.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,171.55/804.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.59

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