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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.28, 1,110.94 and 706.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.28, 1,110.94 and 706.72 is: 974.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.28 : 1,110.94 = 706.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.28/1,110.94 = 706.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.28x = 1,110.94 × 706.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.28x = 785,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,123.52/805.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.97

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