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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.28, 1,113.12 and 718.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.28, 1,113.12 and 718.80 is: 992.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.28 : 1,113.12 = 718.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.28/1,113.12 = 718.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.28x = 1,113.12 × 718.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.28x = 800,110.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,110.66/806.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.35

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