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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.25, 1,108.98 and 707.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.25, 1,108.98 and 707.88 is: 973.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.25 : 1,108.98 = 707.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.25/1,108.98 = 707.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.25x = 1,108.98 × 707.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.25x = 785,024.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,024.76/806.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.67

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