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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.81, 1,109.44 and 702.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.81, 1,109.44 and 702.26 is: 966.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.81 : 1,109.44 = 702.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.81/1,109.44 = 702.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.81x = 1,109.44 × 702.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.81x = 779,116.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,116.35/805.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.88

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